SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21455
RBOSGB21455 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21455 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 455 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow St Vincent Street |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RBOS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 455 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC RBOSGB21455?
RBOSGB21455 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow St Vincent Street, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RBOSGB21455 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21455.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of RBOSGB21455 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 455 identifies the department Glasgow St Vincent Street.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21455 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21455 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.