SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21055
RBOSGB21055 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21055 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 055 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Manchester Stretford |
| 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.
- 055 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 uses SWIFT code RBOSGB21055?
The code RBOSGB21055 belongs to Manchester Stretford, 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.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21055 stand for?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 055 identifies the branch Manchester Stretford.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21055?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21055 is Manchester Stretford. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RBOSGB21055 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
Banks often 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.
Do I need RBOSGB21055 to send euros 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 still need RBOSGB21055.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.