SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102J

RBOSGB2102J belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2102J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2102J
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code02J
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Ccc Affinity
CitySouthend-On-Sea
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
02J 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102J?

RBOSGB2102J is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs Ccc Affinity, part 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 use RBOSGB2102J with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2102J with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in RBOSGB2102J stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 02J is the code of the department Rbs Ccc Affinity.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2102J?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2102J points to Rbs Ccc Affinity. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2102J if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need RBOSGB2102J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB2102J.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. 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.