SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102H
RBOSGB2102H belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2102H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 02H |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Credit Card Centre Chequeline Vpf |
| City | Southend-On-Sea |
| Country | United 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.
- 02H 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102H?
RBOSGB2102H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit Card Centre Chequeline Vpf, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2102H incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB2102H against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB2102H to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB2102H.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2102H?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2102H is Credit Card Centre Chequeline Vpf. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB2102H if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2102H stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 02H is the code of the department Credit Card Centre Chequeline Vpf.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.