SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21542
RBOSGB21542 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Falkirk, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21542 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 542 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Falkirk Newmarket Centre |
| City | Falkirk |
| Country | United 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.
- 542 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 RBOSGB21542?
RBOSGB21542 identifies Falkirk Newmarket Centre, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Falkirk, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Do I need RBOSGB21542 to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21542.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21542 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21542 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.