SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21506
RBOSGB21506 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dyce, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21506 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 506 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Dyce |
| City | Dyce |
| 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.
- 506 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 RBOSGB21506?
RBOSGB21506 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dyce, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dyce, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21506?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21506 points to Dyce. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21506.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21506 stand for?
RBOS is the bank 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 506 is the code of the department Dyce.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21506 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21506 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.