SWIFT/BIC code ROYCBSNSMAI
ROYCBSNSMAI belongs to RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) in Nassau, Bahamas.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ROYCBSNSMAI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ROYCBSNS |
| Branch code | MAI |
| Bank | RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) |
| Branch | Main Branch |
| City | Nassau |
| 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.
- MAI 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ROYCBSNSMAI?
The code ROYCBSNSMAI belongs to Main Branch, a branch or department of RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) in Nassau, Bahamas. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ROYCBSNSMAI stand for?
ROYC is the bank code of RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau), BS is the ISO code of Bahamas, NS is the code for the city or region and MAI is the code of the branch Main Branch.
How long does it take to send money to RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau)?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
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 ROYCBSNSMAI, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahamas is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use ROYCBSNSMAI with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ROYCBSNSMAI against the details from RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) before you confirm.
Can I use ROYCBSNS instead of ROYCBSNSMAI?
ROYCBSNS points to the head office of RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau), while ROYCBSNSMAI is Main Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ROYCBSNSMAI.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.