SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21474
RBOSGB21474 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21474 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 474 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Greenock Cathcart Street |
| City | Greenock |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 474 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 RBOSGB21474?
The code RBOSGB21474 belongs to Greenock Cathcart Street, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21474 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 474 identifies the branch Greenock Cathcart Street.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21474 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21474.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21474 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21474 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.