SWIFT/BIC code ROYCBSNSXXX
ROYCBSNSXXX belongs to RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) in Nassau, Bahamas.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ROYCBSNSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ROYCBSNS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nassau |
| Country | Bahamas |
How the RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 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 uses SWIFT code ROYCBSNSXXX?
The code ROYCBSNSXXX belongs to the head office of RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) in Nassau, Bahamas. It is the code to use when a payment to RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) take in Bahamas?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of ROYCBSNSXXX 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 location code and XXX marks the head office.
Is ROYCBSNS and ROYCBSNSXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ROYCBSNS is the short version of ROYCBSNSXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) in Nassau.
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 ROYCBSNSXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahamas uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use ROYCBSNSXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ROYCBSNSXXX against the details from RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (Formerly Known AS Royal Bank of Canada Nassau) before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.