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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2101A

RBOSGB2101A belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bolton, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2101A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2101A
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code01A
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Bolton Csc
CityBolton
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
01A 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 code RBOSGB2101A?

The code RBOSGB2101A belongs to Rbs Bolton Csc, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bolton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of RBOSGB2101A stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 01A is the code of the branch Rbs Bolton Csc.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB2101A incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2101A with the recipient before sending.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need RBOSGB2101A to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB2101A.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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