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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21572

RBOSGB21572 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21572

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21572
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code572
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchClearing Control Unit
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
572 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21572?

RBOSGB21572 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clearing Control Unit, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21572 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21572.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

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 – the difference can be large.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21572?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21572 is Clearing Control Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21572 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.