SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21014

RBOSGB21014 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21014

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21014
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code014
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchManchester Cheetham Hill
CityManchester
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Royal Bank of Scotland 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.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
014 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21014?

The code RBOSGB21014 belongs to Manchester Cheetham Hill, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21014 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21014.

What is the cheapest 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 what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 do the letters in RBOSGB21014 stand for?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 014 identifies the department Manchester Cheetham Hill.

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