SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21588
RBOSGB21588 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21588 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 588 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Anniesland Coss A |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- 588 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21588?
The code RBOSGB21588 belongs to Glasgow Anniesland Coss A, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need RBOSGB21588 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21588.
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.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21588?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21588 is Glasgow Anniesland Coss A. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21588.
What does each part of RBOSGB21588 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 588 is the code of the department Glasgow Anniesland Coss A.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.