SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2103J
RBOSGB2103J belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2103J |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 03J |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Ccc Rbs Advanta Mcard Plat |
| City | Southend-On-Sea |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 03J 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2103J?
RBOSGB2103J identifies Rbs Ccc Rbs Advanta Mcard Plat, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2103J stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 03J is the code of the branch Rbs Ccc Rbs Advanta Mcard Plat.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2103J?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2103J is Rbs Ccc Rbs Advanta Mcard Plat. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB2103J if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2103J to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2103J.
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 specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.