SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102V
RBOSGB2102V belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2102V |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 02V |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Mortgage Centre |
| City | Greenock |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 02V 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 RBOSGB2102V?
The code RBOSGB2102V belongs to Mortgage Centre, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Greenock, 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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2102V for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB2102V.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2102V?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2102V is Mortgage Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2102V.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2102V 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 02V is the code of the department Mortgage Centre.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2102V with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2102V 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.