SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2102E

RBOSGB2102E belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Salford, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2102E

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2102E
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code02E
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchRbs Manchester Service Centre
CitySalford
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.
02E 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 RBOSGB2102E?

The code RBOSGB2102E belongs to Rbs Manchester Service Centre, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Salford, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB2102E for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB2102E.

Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have other 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.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2102E?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2102E is Rbs Manchester Service Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB2102E if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

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