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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21509

RBOSGB21509 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Douglas, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21509

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21509
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code509
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchDouglas Lanarkshire
CityDouglas
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
509 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 RBOSGB21509?

The code RBOSGB21509 belongs to Douglas Lanarkshire, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Douglas, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

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 – the difference can be large.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21509?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21509 points to Douglas Lanarkshire. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21509 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21509 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21509 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of RBOSGB21509 stand for?

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 509 is the code of the branch Douglas Lanarkshire.

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