SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21253
RBOSGB21253 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Salford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21253 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 253 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Salford Shopping Centre |
| City | Salford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- 253 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21253?
RBOSGB21253 identifies Salford Shopping Centre, a unit of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Salford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of RBOSGB21253 stand for?
RBOS is the bank code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 253 is the code of the branch Salford Shopping Centre.
Does Royal Bank of Scotland PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21253?
RBOSGB21 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21253 is Salford Shopping Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use RBOSGB21253 if the recipient 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 what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need RBOSGB21253 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RBOSGB21253.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.