SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2103H
RBOSGB2103H belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2103H |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 03H |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Ccc Rbs Advanta Mastercard |
| 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.
- 03H 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 BIC RBOSGB2103H?
RBOSGB2103H is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs Ccc Rbs Advanta Mastercard, 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 do the letters in RBOSGB2103H mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 03H is the code of the department Rbs Ccc Rbs Advanta Mastercard.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2103H?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2103H points to Rbs Ccc Rbs Advanta Mastercard. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB2103H if the recipient asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2103H for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB2103H.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.