SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21492

RBOSGB21492 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21492

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21492
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code492
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchDundee University
CityDundee
CountryUnited 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.
492 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/BIC code RBOSGB21492?

RBOSGB21492 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dundee University, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21492 mean?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 492 is the code of the branch Dundee University.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21492 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21492 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21492 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21492.

What is the cheapest 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.