SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2101M

RBOSGB2101M belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2101M

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2101M
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code01M
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs One Acc
CityNorwich
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
01M 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB2101M?

RBOSGB2101M is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs One Acc, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need RBOSGB2101M for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB2101M.

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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2101M?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2101M is Rbs One Acc. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB2101M if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB2101M incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB2101M against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

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