SWIFT/BIC code ROYCLCLCXXX
ROYCLCLCXXX belongs to Royal Bank of Canada in Castries, St. Lucia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ROYCLCLCXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ROYCLCLC |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Royal Bank of Canada |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Castries |
| Country | St. Lucia |
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.
- LC Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LC 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 bank uses BIC ROYCLCLCXXX?
The code ROYCLCLCXXX belongs to the main office of Royal Bank of Canada in Castries, St. Lucia. It is the code to use when a payment to Royal Bank of Canada does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Royal Bank of Canada take in St. Lucia?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of ROYCLCLCXXX stand for?
ROYC is the bank code of Royal Bank of Canada, LC is the ISO code of St. Lucia, LC is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Royal Bank of Canada?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ROYCLCLCXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. St. Lucia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Royal Bank of Canada use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ROYCLCLCXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Royal Bank of Canada in St. Lucia, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Royal Bank of Canada in St. Lucia?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in St. Lucia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.