SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2108K
RBOSGB2108K belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Horwich, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2108K |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 08K |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Manchester Spinningfields |
| City | Horwich |
| 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.
- 08K 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 BIC RBOSGB2108K?
RBOSGB2108K is the SWIFT/BIC code of Manchester Spinningfields, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Horwich, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB2108K incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RBOSGB2108K 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. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2108K to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 do need RBOSGB2108K.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2108K?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2108K points to Manchester Spinningfields. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB2108K if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.