SWIFT/BIC code ROBKAZ21XXX
ROBKAZ21XXX belongs to Royal Bank OJSC in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ROBKAZ21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ROBKAZ21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Royal Bank OJSC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Baku |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
The way the Royal Bank OJSC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ROBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 BIC ROBKAZ21XXX?
The code ROBKAZ21XXX belongs to the main office of Royal Bank OJSC in Baku, Azerbaijan. Use it when you send money to an account at Royal Bank OJSC.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank OJSC take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank OJSC in Azerbaijan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Azerbaijan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at Royal Bank OJSC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ROBKAZ21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Azerbaijan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of ROBKAZ21XXX mean?
ROBK is the bank code of Royal Bank OJSC, AZ stands for Azerbaijan, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does Royal Bank OJSC have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ROBKAZ21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Royal Bank OJSC in Azerbaijan, 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.