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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2111U

RBOSGB2111U belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bolton, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2111U

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2111U
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code11U
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Customer Care
CityBolton
CountryUnited 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.
11U 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2111U?

RBOSGB2111U is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rbs Customer Care, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bolton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB2111U with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB2111U with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?

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

Do I need RBOSGB2111U for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2111U.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2111U?

RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2111U points to Rbs Customer Care. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB2111U.

What do the letters in RBOSGB2111U stand for?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 11U is the code of the branch Rbs Customer Care.

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