SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2111S

RBOSGB2111S belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2111S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2111S
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code11S
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Retail Cards (Mo/Rf
CitySouthend-On-Sea
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
11S 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

Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2111S?

The code RBOSGB2111S belongs to Rbs Retail Cards (Mo/Rf, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use RBOSGB2111S incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB2111S with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of RBOSGB2111S 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 11S is the code of the branch Rbs Retail Cards (Mo/Rf.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2111S?

RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2111S is Rbs Retail Cards (Mo/Rf. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB2111S if the recipient asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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