SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21060
RBOSGB21060 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21060 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 060 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Manchester Longsight |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 060 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB21060?
The code RBOSGB21060 belongs to Manchester Longsight, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21060 mean?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and 060 is the code of the branch Manchester Longsight.
What happens if I use RBOSGB21060 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21060 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21060?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21060 points to Manchester Longsight. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21060.
Do I need RBOSGB21060 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21060.
How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC?
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.