SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2101H
RBOSGB2101H belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2101H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 01H |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Ccc |
| City | Southend-On-Sea |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 01H 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 RBOSGB2101H?
RBOSGB2101H identifies Rbs Ccc, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2101H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2101H.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2101H?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2101H points to Rbs Ccc. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2101H.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2101H mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 01H is the code of the branch Rbs Ccc.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2101H with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2101H against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.