SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2RCPN
RBOSGB2RCPN belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2RCPN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB2R |
| Branch code | CPN |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Coupon Department |
| City | London |
| Country | United 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).
- 2R Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CPN 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2RCPN?
The code RBOSGB2RCPN belongs to Coupon Department, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in London, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use RBOSGB2R instead of RBOSGB2RCPN?
RBOSGB2R points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2RCPN is Coupon Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use RBOSGB2RCPN if the recipient asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
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 transfer services before you send.
What does each part of RBOSGB2RCPN stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2R is the location code and CPN identifies the branch Coupon Department.
Do I need RBOSGB2RCPN for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to 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 do need RBOSGB2RCPN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.