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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21053

RBOSGB21053 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21053

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21053
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code053
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchManchester Urmston
CityManchester
CountryUnited 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.
053 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 is behind SWIFT code RBOSGB21053?

The code RBOSGB21053 belongs to Manchester Urmston, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21053 mean?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 053 is the code of the department Manchester Urmston.

Do I need RBOSGB21053 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21053.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21053 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21053 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.

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