SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21490
RBOSGB21490 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Fort William, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21490 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 490 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Fort William |
| City | Fort William |
| 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.
- 490 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21490?
RBOSGB21490 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fort William, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Fort William, 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?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21490 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21490 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21490?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21490 points to Fort William. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21490 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.