SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21069

RBOSGB21069 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21069

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21069
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code069
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchManchester Withington
CityManchester
CountryUnited 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.
069 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 SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21069?

The code RBOSGB21069 belongs to Manchester Withington, 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.

How long does it take to send money to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need RBOSGB21069 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21069.

What do the letters in RBOSGB21069 stand for?

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 069 identifies the branch Manchester Withington.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.

What happens if I use RBOSGB21069 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check RBOSGB21069 with the recipient before sending.

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