SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2111A
RBOSGB2111A belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2111A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 11A |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Fixed Rate Bonds (Rw |
| City | Greenock |
| Country | United 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.
- 11A 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2111A?
RBOSGB2111A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs Fixed Rate Bonds (Rw, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need RBOSGB2111A to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB2111A.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2111A?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2111A points to Rbs Fixed Rate Bonds (Rw. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2111A if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.