SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2111P
RBOSGB2111P belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2111P |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 11P |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Rbs Retail Cards (R |
| City | Southend-On-Sea |
| 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.
- 11P 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 SWIFT code RBOSGB2111P?
The code RBOSGB2111P belongs to Rbs Retail Cards (R, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2111P incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB2111P with the recipient before sending.
Do I need RBOSGB2111P to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB2111P.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2111P?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2111P is Rbs Retail Cards (R. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2111P 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.