SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2107J

RBOSGB2107J belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2107J

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2107J
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code07J
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchVisa Credit Card Dept
CitySouthend-On-Sea
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
07J 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 code RBOSGB2107J?

RBOSGB2107J identifies Visa Credit Card Dept, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Only use it if 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2107J?

RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2107J points to Visa Credit Card Dept. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2107J.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB2107J to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB2107J.

What do the letters in RBOSGB2107J stand for?

RBOS is the bank 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 07J identifies the department Visa Credit Card Dept.

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