SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21068
RBOSGB21068 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21068 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 068 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Manchester Withington Hospital |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- 068 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 RBOSGB21068?
The code RBOSGB21068 belongs to Manchester Withington Hospital, 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 is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
What does each part of RBOSGB21068 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 068 is the code of the department Manchester Withington Hospital.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21068?
RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21068 points to Manchester Withington Hospital. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21068 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21068 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21068 against the details from Royal Bank of Scotland PLC before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.