SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2105Q
RBOSGB2105Q belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bolton, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2105Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 05Q |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs North West Corp Serv Ctr |
| City | Bolton |
| 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.
- 05Q 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB2105Q?
The code RBOSGB2105Q belongs to Rbs North West Corp Serv Ctr, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bolton, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2105Q for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2105Q.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2105Q?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2105Q points to Rbs North West Corp Serv Ctr. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB2105Q if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2105Q 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 05Q identifies the department Rbs North West Corp Serv Ctr.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.