SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2101N
RBOSGB2101N belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2101N |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 01N |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs One Acc |
| City | Norwich |
| Country | United 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.
- 01N 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 uses BIC RBOSGB2101N?
RBOSGB2101N is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs One Acc, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Norwich, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks 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.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2101N for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB2101N.
What does each part of RBOSGB2101N stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 01N identifies the department Rbs One Acc.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2101N?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2101N points to Rbs One Acc. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2101N.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.