SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2111K
RBOSGB2111K belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2111K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 11K |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Fixed Rate Bonds (Rf |
| City | Greenock |
| Country | United 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.
- 11K 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 RBOSGB2111K?
The code RBOSGB2111K belongs to Rbs Fixed Rate Bonds (Rf, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of RBOSGB2111K stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 11K is the code of the department Rbs Fixed Rate Bonds (Rf.
Do I need RBOSGB2111K to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB2111K.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2111K?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2111K points to Rbs Fixed Rate Bonds (Rf. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB2111K if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2111K incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB2111K 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.