SWIFT/BIC code ROYCHKHHISA
ROYCHKHHISA belongs to Royal Bank of Canada in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ROYCHKHHISA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ROYCHKHH |
| Branch code | ISA |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Canada |
| Branch | RBC Investment Services (Asia) LTD |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How 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.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ISA 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code ROYCHKHHISA?
ROYCHKHHISA identifies RBC Investment Services (Asia) LTD, a unit of Royal Bank of Canada in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ROYCHKHHISA incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ROYCHKHHISA with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in ROYCHKHHISA mean?
ROYC is the institution code of Royal Bank of Canada, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and ISA is the code of the branch RBC Investment Services (Asia) LTD.
Can I use ROYCHKHH instead of ROYCHKHHISA?
ROYCHKHH is the main office of Royal Bank of Canada, while ROYCHKHHISA is RBC Investment Services (Asia) LTD. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ROYCHKHHISA.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Royal Bank of Canada?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ROYCHKHHISA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Canada take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.