SWIFT/BIC code RBOSHKAVXXX
RBOSHKAVXXX belongs to The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Hongkong) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBOSHKAVXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBOSHKAV |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Hongkong) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Hongkong) 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.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AV 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 institution is behind SWIFT code RBOSHKAVXXX?
The code RBOSHKAVXXX belongs to the head office of The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Hongkong) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use it when a payment to The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Hongkong) does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use RBOSHKAVXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check RBOSHKAVXXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Hongkong) in Hong Kong SAR China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Hongkong)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code RBOSHKAVXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in RBOSHKAVXXX mean?
RBOS is the institution code of The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Hongkong), HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, AV is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Hongkong) use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, RBOSHKAVXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Hongkong) in Hong Kong SAR China, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.