SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21272
RBOSGB21272 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Salford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB21272 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB21 |
| Branch code | 272 |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Salford Quays |
| City | Salford |
| Country | United 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.
- 272 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 RBOSGB21272?
RBOSGB21272 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Salford Quays, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Salford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Royal Bank of Scotland PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 do the letters in RBOSGB21272 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 272 identifies the branch Salford Quays.
Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21272?
RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21272 points to Salford Quays. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use RBOSGB21272 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 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter RBOSGB21272 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSGB21272 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.