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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21523

RBOSGB21523 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dufftown, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21523

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21523
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code523
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchDufftown
CityDufftown
CountryUnited 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.
523 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21523?

The code RBOSGB21523 belongs to Dufftown, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Dufftown, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21523 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21523.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21523 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21523 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21523?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21523 points to Dufftown. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21523.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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