SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2103R

RBOSGB2103R belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2103R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2103R
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code03R
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Ccc Direct Line F S
CitySouthend-On-Sea
CountryUnited 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.
03R 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2103R?

RBOSGB2103R is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs Ccc Direct Line F S, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of RBOSGB2103R mean?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 03R identifies the branch Rbs Ccc Direct Line F S.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2103R?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2103R points to Rbs Ccc Direct Line F S. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2103R if the recipient asks for it.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.

Do I need RBOSGB2103R for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2103R.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.