SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21057
RBOSGB21057 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21057 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 057 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Manchester Royal Infirmary |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 057 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/BIC code RBOSGB21057?
RBOSGB21057 identifies Manchester Royal Infirmary, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21057?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21057 points to Manchester Royal Infirmary. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21057.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 884 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need RBOSGB21057 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB21057.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in RBOSGB21057 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 057 identifies the branch Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.