SWIFT/BIC code ROYCCAT2VFS
ROYCCAT2VFS belongs to Royal Bank of Canada in Toronto, Canada.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ROYCCAT2VFS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ROYCCAT2 |
| Branch code | VFS |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Canada |
| Branch | RBC Global Services, Iss |
| City | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
How the Royal Bank of Canada SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- VFS 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 uses SWIFT code ROYCCAT2VFS?
ROYCCAT2VFS identifies RBC Global Services, Iss, a branch or department of Royal Bank of Canada in Toronto, Canada. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Canada take in Canada?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use ROYCCAT2 instead of ROYCCAT2VFS?
ROYCCAT2 points to the main office of Royal Bank of Canada, while ROYCCAT2VFS is RBC Global Services, Iss. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ROYCCAT2VFS if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Royal Bank of Canada?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ROYCCAT2VFS, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Canada is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of ROYCCAT2VFS stand for?
ROYC is the bank code of Royal Bank of Canada, CA is the ISO code of Canada, T2 is the code for the city or region and VFS is the code of the department RBC Global Services, Iss.
Does Royal Bank of Canada have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 12 SWIFT/BIC codes for Royal Bank of Canada in Canada. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.