SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21480
RBOSGB21480 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glenrothes, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21480 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 480 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glenrothes |
| City | Glenrothes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 480 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21480?
RBOSGB21480 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glenrothes, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glenrothes, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
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.
What does each part of RBOSGB21480 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 480 is the code of the branch Glenrothes.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21480 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21480 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21480?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21480 points to Glenrothes. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21480 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.