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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21162

RBOSGB21162 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21162

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21162
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code162
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchSouthend-On-Sea
CitySouthend-On-Sea
CountryUnited 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.
162 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21162?

RBOSGB21162 identifies Southend-On-Sea, 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 does each part of RBOSGB21162 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 162 identifies the branch Southend-On-Sea.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need RBOSGB21162 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. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21162.

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

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

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21162 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21162 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.