SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21516
RBOSGB21516 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Drymen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21516 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 516 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Drymen |
| City | Drymen |
| Country | United 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.
- 516 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 RBOSGB21516?
RBOSGB21516 identifies Drymen, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Drymen, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21516 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21516.
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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21516 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21516 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21516?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21516 points to Drymen. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21516 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.