SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21059
RBOSGB21059 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21059 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 059 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Manchester Mosley Street |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 059 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21059?
The code RBOSGB21059 belongs to Manchester Mosley Street, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21059 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21059 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before you confirm.
Do I need RBOSGB21059 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21059.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of RBOSGB21059 stand for?
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 059 is the code of the branch Manchester Mosley Street.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.