SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21473
RBOSGB21473 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Gretna, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21473 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 473 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Gretna |
| City | Gretna |
| Country | United 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.
- 473 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB21473?
RBOSGB21473 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gretna, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Gretna, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21473 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21473.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21473 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21473 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21473?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21473 is Gretna. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21473.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.