SWIFT/BIC code RUBABSN1XXX
RUBABSN1XXX belongs to Rural International Bank in Nassau, Bahamas.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RUBABSN1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RUBABSN1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Rural International Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nassau |
| Country | Bahamas |
The way the Rural International Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RUBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BS Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- N1 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code RUBABSN1XXX?
RUBABSN1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Rural International Bank in Nassau, Bahamas. It is the code to use when a payment to Rural International Bank does not need a specific branch.
Is RUBABSN1 and RUBABSN1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. RUBABSN1 is the short version of RUBABSN1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Rural International Bank in Nassau.
What is the best way to send money to Rural International Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Bahamas with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Rural International Bank take in Bahamas?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Rural International Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code RUBABSN1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahamas uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of RUBABSN1XXX mean?
RUBA is the institution code of Rural International Bank, BS is the ISO code of Bahamas, N1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.