SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21589
RBOSGB21589 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21589 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 589 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Crosshill A |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 589 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB21589?
The code RBOSGB21589 belongs to Glasgow Crosshill A, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21589?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21589 points to Glasgow Crosshill A. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21589.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21589 stand for?
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 589 is the code of the department Glasgow Crosshill A.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21589 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21589 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.