SWIFT/BIC code RBOSHKHXXXX
RBOSHKHXXXX belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSHKHXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSHKHX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
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.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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
What bank uses BIC RBOSHKHXXXX?
RBOSHKHXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when you send money to an account at Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
Is RBOSHKHX and RBOSHKHXXXX the same code?
Yes. RBOSHKHX is the 8-character version of RBOSHKHXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hong Kong.
What happens if I enter RBOSHKHXXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSHKHXXXX against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest 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 Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, RBOSHKHXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Hong Kong SAR China, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code RBOSHKHXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.