SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGGS1886

RBOSGGS1886 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited, The in St. Peter Port, Guernsey.

RBOSGGS1886

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGGS1886
8-character codeRBOSGGS1
Branch code886
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland International Limited, The
BranchSt. Peter Port, Guernsey
CitySt. Peter Port
CountryGuernsey

How the Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited, The 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.
GG Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
S1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
886 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 RBOSGGS1886?

RBOSGGS1886 is the SWIFT/BIC code of St. Peter Port, Guernsey, part of Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited, The in St. Peter Port, Guernsey. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited, The?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of RBOSGGS1886 stand for?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited, The, GG stands for Guernsey, S1 is the location code and 886 identifies the department St. Peter Port, Guernsey.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited, The take in Guernsey?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited, The got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited, The in Guernsey, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited, The?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGGS1886, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Guernsey uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

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