SWIFT/BIC code RBOSFIH1XXX

RBOSFIH1XXX belongs to The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Filial I Finland in Helsingfors, Finland.

RBOSFIH1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSFIH1XXX
8-character codeRBOSFIH1
Branch codeXXX
BankThe Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Filial I Finland
BranchHead office
CityHelsingfors
CountryFinland

How the The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Filial I Finland 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.
FI Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
H1 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSFIH1XXX?

The code RBOSFIH1XXX belongs to the head office of The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Filial I Finland in Helsingfors, Finland. It is the code to use when a payment to The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Filial I Finland does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Filial I Finland in Finland?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need RBOSFIH1XXX to send euros to Finland?

Finland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSFIH1XXX.

How long does a transfer to The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Filial I Finland take?

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

Are RBOSFIH1 and RBOSFIH1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. RBOSFIH1 is the 8-character version of RBOSFIH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Filial I Finland in Helsingfors.

What do the letters in RBOSFIH1XXX mean?

RBOS is the bank code of The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, Filial I Finland, FI stands for Finland, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.