SWIFT/BIC code ROYCAU2SXXX
ROYCAU2SXXX belongs to Royal Bank of Canada in Sydney, Australia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ROYCAU2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ROYCAU2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Canada |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
How the Royal Bank of Canada SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ROYC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2S 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 SWIFT code ROYCAU2SXXX?
ROYCAU2SXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Royal Bank of Canada in Sydney, Australia. Use it when you send money to an account at Royal Bank of Canada.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Canada in Australia?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Australian Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are ROYCAU2S and ROYCAU2SXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ROYCAU2S is the short version of ROYCAU2SXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Royal Bank of Canada in Sydney.
Has Royal Bank of Canada got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Canada in Australia, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Royal Bank of Canada?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ROYCAU2SXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Australia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in ROYCAU2SXXX stand for?
ROYC is the institution code of Royal Bank of Canada, AU stands for Australia, 2S is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.