SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21010
RBOSGB21010 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21010 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 010 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Manchester Higher Openshaw |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 010 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21010?
The code RBOSGB21010 belongs to Manchester Higher Openshaw, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
What does each part of RBOSGB21010 mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 010 is the code of the department Manchester Higher Openshaw.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21010?
RBOSGB21 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21010 points to Manchester Higher Openshaw. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21010 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21010 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB21010 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best 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 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.