SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2106C
RBOSGB2106C belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2106C |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 06C |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Norwich Union 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.
- 06C 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB2106C?
RBOSGB2106C is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs Norwich Union Mastercard, 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 RBOSGB2106C?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2106C is Rbs Norwich Union Mastercard. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2106C if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2106C 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 RBOSGB2106C.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2106C incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB2106C with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of RBOSGB2106C mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 06C identifies the branch Rbs Norwich Union Mastercard.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.