SWIFT/BIC code ROYCCAT2CLS
ROYCCAT2CLS belongs to Royal Bank of Canada in Toronto, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ROYCCAT2CLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ROYCCAT2 |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Canada |
| Branch | Cls Nostro Services |
| City | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
The way 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.
- CA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- T2 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLS 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 BIC ROYCCAT2CLS?
ROYCCAT2CLS identifies Cls Nostro Services, a unit of Royal Bank of Canada in Toronto, Canada. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ROYCCAT2CLS incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ROYCCAT2CLS with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use ROYCCAT2 instead of ROYCCAT2CLS?
ROYCCAT2 points to the head office of Royal Bank of Canada, while ROYCCAT2CLS points to Cls Nostro Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ROYCCAT2CLS if the recipient asks for it.
Does Royal Bank of Canada have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 12 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Canada in Canada. All of them are listed on the page of Royal Bank of Canada.
What does each part of ROYCCAT2CLS mean?
ROYC is the institution code of Royal Bank of Canada, CA is the ISO code of Canada, T2 is the code for the city or region and CLS identifies the department Cls Nostro Services.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Royal Bank of Canada?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ROYCCAT2CLS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Canada uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.