SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21001
RBOSGB21001 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Macclesfield, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Macclesfield Chestergate |
| City | Macclesfield |
| 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).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 BIC RBOSGB21001?
The code RBOSGB21001 belongs to Macclesfield Chestergate, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Macclesfield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of RBOSGB21001 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 001 is the code of the department Macclesfield Chestergate.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21001 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21001 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21001?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21001 points to Macclesfield Chestergate. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21001.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check 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.