SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21491
RBOSGB21491 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21491 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 491 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Dunfermline |
| City | Dunfermline |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 491 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 bank uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21491?
The code RBOSGB21491 belongs to Dunfermline, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dunfermline, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21491 stand for?
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 491 identifies the department Dunfermline.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21491 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21491 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
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.
Do I need RBOSGB21491 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21491.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.