SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2104Z
RBOSGB2104Z belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2104Z |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 04Z |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Ccc Shell Visa |
| 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.
- 04Z 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB2104Z?
RBOSGB2104Z identifies Rbs Ccc Shell Visa, 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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2104Z?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2104Z points to Rbs Ccc Shell Visa. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2104Z.
What does each part of RBOSGB2104Z mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 04Z identifies the department Rbs Ccc Shell Visa.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got 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?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2104Z for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2104Z.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.