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SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB21568

RBOSGB21568 belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

RBOSGB21568

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRBOSGB21568
8-character codeRBOSGB21
Branch code568
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC
BranchIwp Manchester
CityManchester
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
568 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB21568?

RBOSGB21568 identifies Iwp Manchester, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter RBOSGB21568 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RBOSGB21568 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use RBOSGB21 instead of RBOSGB21568?

RBOSGB21 is the main office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, while RBOSGB21568 points to Iwp Manchester. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBOSGB21568.

Do I need RBOSGB21568 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RBOSGB21568.

How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take?

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

What does each part of RBOSGB21568 stand for?

RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and 568 is the code of the department Iwp Manchester.

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