SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21311
RBOSGB21311 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21311 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 311 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Bury St Edmunds |
| City | Bury St. Edmunds |
| Country | United 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.
- 311 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 BIC RBOSGB21311?
The code RBOSGB21311 belongs to Bury St Edmunds, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need RBOSGB21311 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21311.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21311 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21311 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What does each part of RBOSGB21311 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 311 is the code of the branch Bury St Edmunds.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Many banks 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 – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.