SWIFT/BIC code RBOSJES1891
RBOSJES1891 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland Jersey St. Helier (PLC) in St. Helier, Jersey.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSJES1891 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSJES1 |
| Branch code | 891 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland Jersey St. Helier (PLC) |
| Branch | Jersey St. Helier Branch |
| City | St. Helier |
| Country | Jersey |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland Jersey St. Helier (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.
- JE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 891 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSJES1891?
RBOSJES1891 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Jersey St. Helier Branch, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland Jersey St. Helier (PLC) in St. Helier, Jersey. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use RBOSJES1891 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSJES1891 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland Jersey St. Helier (PLC)?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use RBOSJES1 instead of RBOSJES1891?
RBOSJES1 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland Jersey St. Helier (PLC), while RBOSJES1891 points to Jersey St. Helier Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSJES1891.
What do I need to send money to an account at Royal Bank of Scotland Jersey St. Helier (PLC)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code RBOSJES1891, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Jersey is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland Jersey St. Helier (PLC) in Jersey?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services 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.