SWIFT/BIC code ROYCKNSKXXX
ROYCKNSKXXX belongs to Royal Bank of Canada in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ROYCKNSKXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ROYCKNSK |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Canada |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Basseterre |
| Country | St. Kitts & Nevis |
The way 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.
- KN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SK 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/BIC code ROYCKNSKXXX?
ROYCKNSKXXX identifies the head office of Royal Bank of Canada in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis. Use it when you send money to an account at Royal Bank of Canada.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Royal Bank of Canada in St. Kitts & Nevis?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in St. Kitts & Nevis with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter ROYCKNSKXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ROYCKNSKXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Royal Bank of Canada use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ROYCKNSKXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Royal Bank of Canada in St. Kitts & Nevis, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is ROYCKNSK and ROYCKNSKXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ROYCKNSK is the 8-character version of ROYCKNSKXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Royal Bank of Canada in Basseterre.
What do the letters in ROYCKNSKXXX mean?
ROYC is the bank code of Royal Bank of Canada, KN is the ISO code of St. Kitts & Nevis, SK is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.