SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2109T
RBOSGB2109T belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2109T |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 09T |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Chatham, Waterside |
| City | Chatham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 09T 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 RBOSGB2109T?
RBOSGB2109T identifies Chatham, Waterside, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Chatham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB2109T for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2109T.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in RBOSGB2109T 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 09T is the code of the department Chatham, Waterside.
What happens if I use RBOSGB2109T incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB2109T against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.