SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2107A

RBOSGB2107A belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2107A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2107A
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code07A
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Black Card
CitySouthend-On-Sea
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
07A 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 BIC RBOSGB2107A?

RBOSGB2107A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs Black Card, 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.

Do I need RBOSGB2107A for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2107A.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I use RBOSGB2107A with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2107A against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2107A?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2107A is Rbs Black Card. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB2107A if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive 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.