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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2108R

RBOSGB2108R belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB2108R

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB2108R
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code08R
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchOverseas Student Centre
CityManchester
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
08R 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

What bank uses BIC RBOSGB2108R?

RBOSGB2108R identifies Overseas Student Centre, part of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

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

Do I need RBOSGB2108R 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 still need RBOSGB2108R.

What happens if I use RBOSGB2108R incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB2108R with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more 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.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB2108R?

RBOSGB21 is the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB2108R points to Overseas Student Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB2108R 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.