SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21534
RBOSGB21534 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Eyemouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21534 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 534 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Eyemouth |
| City | Eyemouth |
| 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.
- 534 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 code RBOSGB21534?
The code RBOSGB21534 belongs to Eyemouth, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Eyemouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21534?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21534 points to Eyemouth. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21534.
What does each part of RBOSGB21534 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 534 identifies the department Eyemouth.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21534 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21534 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB21534 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21534.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.