RBNKSXSM — REPUBLIC BANK (ST. MAARTEN) N.V.
RBNKSXSM is the SWIFT/BIC code for REPUBLIC BANK (ST. MAARTEN) N.V. in PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
RBNKSXSM is the SWIFT/BIC code for REPUBLIC BANK (ST. MAARTEN) N.V. in PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | REPUBLIC BANK (ST. MAARTEN) N.V. |
| Country | Sint Maarten (SX) |
| Location Code | SM |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code RBNKSXSM belong to?
The SWIFT code RBNKSXSM identifies REPUBLIC BANK (ST. MAARTEN) N.V. in PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code RBNKSXSM mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of RBNKSXSM are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (RBNK) represent the bank code for REPUBLIC BANK (ST. MAARTEN) N.V.; characters 5-6 (SX) indicate the country code for Sint Maarten; characters 7-8 (SM) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code RBNKSXSM active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) RBNKSXSM is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'SM' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code RBNKSXSM instead of RBNKSXSM?
Yes. The 8-character code RBNKSXSM represents the primary headquarters of REPUBLIC BANK (ST. MAARTEN) N.V.. The 11-character code RBNKSXSM targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to RBNKSXSM (or RBNKSXSMXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to RBNKSXSM?
The physical address registered for RBNKSXSM is: BACK STREET 62, PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).