SWIFT/BIC code ROYCBSNSFRE
ROYCBSNSFRE belongs to RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) in Freeport, Bahamas.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ROYCBSNSFRE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ROYCBSNS |
| Branch code | FRE |
| Bank | RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) |
| Branch | Freeport Branch |
| City | Freeport |
| Country | Bahamas |
How the RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) 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.
- BS Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FRE 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 SWIFT/BIC code ROYCBSNSFRE?
The code ROYCBSNSFRE belongs to Freeport Branch, a unit of RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) in Freeport, Bahamas. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ROYCBSNSFRE mean?
ROYC is the bank code of RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau), BS stands for Bahamas, NS is the code for the city or region and FRE is the code of the department Freeport Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ROYCBSNSFRE, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahamas uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) take in Bahamas?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter ROYCBSNSFRE incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ROYCBSNSFRE against the details from RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) before sending.
Can I use ROYCBSNS instead of ROYCBSNSFRE?
ROYCBSNS points to the head office of RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau), while ROYCBSNSFRE is Freeport Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ROYCBSNSFRE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.