SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21058

RBOSGB21058 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21058

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21058
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code058
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchManchester Newton Heath
CityManchester
CountryUnited 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.
058 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 RBOSGB21058?

RBOSGB21058 identifies Manchester Newton Heath, 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 is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent 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 use RBOSGB21058 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21058 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Yes, we list 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.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21058?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21058 is Manchester Newton Heath. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21058.

What does each part of RBOSGB21058 mean?

RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 058 identifies the branch Manchester Newton Heath.

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