SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21477
RBOSGB21477 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Grangemouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21477 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 477 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Grangemouth |
| City | Grangemouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 477 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21477?
RBOSGB21477 identifies Grangemouth, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Grangemouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21477 stand for?
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 477 is the code of the department Grangemouth.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21477 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21477 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need RBOSGB21477 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 RBOSGB21477.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21477?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21477 points to Grangemouth. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21477 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.