SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21529
RBOSGB21529 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21529 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 529 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Elgin |
| City | Elgin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 529 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 BIC RBOSGB21529?
RBOSGB21529 identifies Elgin, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21529 mean?
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 529 identifies the department Elgin.
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 RBOSGB21529 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21529.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.