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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21459

RBOSGB21459 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hawick, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21459

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21459
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code459
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchHawick
CityHawick
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
459 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

Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21459?

RBOSGB21459 identifies Hawick, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hawick, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21459 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21459 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21459?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21459 is Hawick. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21459 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of RBOSGB21459 stand for?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 459 is the code of the branch Hawick.

Do I need RBOSGB21459 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21459.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.