SWIFT/BIC code RBOSCNS1XXX
RBOSCNS1XXX belongs to The Royal Bank of Scotland in Shanghai, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSCNS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSCNS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Royal Bank of Scotland |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shanghai |
| Country | China |
How the The Royal Bank of Scotland 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.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 BIC RBOSCNS1XXX?
The code RBOSCNS1XXX belongs to the head office of The Royal Bank of Scotland in Shanghai, China. Use it when you send money to an account at The Royal Bank of Scotland.
What does each part of RBOSCNS1XXX stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of The Royal Bank of Scotland, CN stands for China, S1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at The Royal Bank of Scotland?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code RBOSCNS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Is RBOSCNS1 and RBOSCNS1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. RBOSCNS1 is the short version of RBOSCNS1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach The Royal Bank of Scotland in Shanghai.
Does The Royal Bank of Scotland have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, RBOSCNS1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for The Royal Bank of Scotland in China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to The Royal Bank of Scotland take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.