SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21485
RBOSGB21485 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hamilton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21485 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 485 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Hamilton Cadzow Street |
| City | Hamilton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 485 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 BIC RBOSGB21485?
The code RBOSGB21485 belongs to Hamilton Cadzow Street, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hamilton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of RBOSGB21485 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 485 is the code of the department Hamilton Cadzow Street.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21485 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21485 with the recipient before sending.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21485?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21485 is Hamilton Cadzow Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21485 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.