SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2111C

RBOSGB2111C belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Telford, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2111C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2111C
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code11C
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchBad Debt and Recoveries (Rw
CityTelford
CountryUnited 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.
11C 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 RBOSGB2111C?

The code RBOSGB2111C belongs to Bad Debt and Recoveries (Rw, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Telford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest 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 – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in RBOSGB2111C stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 11C identifies the branch Bad Debt and Recoveries (Rw.

Do I need RBOSGB2111C for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB2111C.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I use RBOSGB2111C with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2111C with the recipient before sending.

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