SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21503
RBOSGB21503 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in East Wemyss, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21503 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 503 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | East Wemyss |
| City | East Wemyss |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 503 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 RBOSGB21503?
The code RBOSGB21503 belongs to East Wemyss, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in East Wemyss, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21503 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 503 identifies the department East Wemyss.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21503?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21503 is East Wemyss. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21503.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21503 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21503 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.