SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2112C

RBOSGB2112C belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2112C

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2112C
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code12C
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Post Office Counters
CityNorthampton
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
12C 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 RBOSGB2112C?

RBOSGB2112C identifies Rbs Post Office Counters, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Northampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB2112C to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need RBOSGB2112C.

What do the letters in RBOSGB2112C stand for?

RBOS is the institution 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 12C is the code of the department Rbs Post Office Counters.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

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 – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use RBOSGB2112C incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB2112C 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.