SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21496

RBOSGB21496 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21496

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21496
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code496
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchDundee Kingsway Circus
CityDundee
CountryUnited 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.
496 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21496?

RBOSGB21496 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dundee Kingsway Circus, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21496 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21496 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21496?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21496 is Dundee Kingsway Circus. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21496 if the recipient 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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of RBOSGB21496 mean?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 496 is the code of the department Dundee Kingsway Circus.

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