SWIFT/BIC code RBOSGB2MXXX
RBOSGB2MXXX belongs to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSGB2MXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSGB2M |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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).
- 2M Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 is behind BIC RBOSGB2MXXX?
The code RBOSGB2MXXX belongs to the head office of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Royal Bank of Scotland PLC.
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.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need RBOSGB2MXXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need RBOSGB2MXXX.
Is RBOSGB2M and RBOSGB2MXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. RBOSGB2M is the short version of RBOSGB2MXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Royal Bank of Scotland PLC in Manchester.
What does each part of RBOSGB2MXXX mean?
RBOS is the institution code of Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 2M is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.