SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21488
RBOSGB21488 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Haddington, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21488 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 488 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Haddington |
| City | Haddington |
| 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.
- 488 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 RBOSGB21488?
The code RBOSGB21488 belongs to Haddington, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Haddington, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21488?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21488 points to Haddington. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21488.
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.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21488 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21488 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of RBOSGB21488 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 488 identifies the branch Haddington.
Do I need RBOSGB21488 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB21488.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.