RCBKSLFR — ROKEL COMMERCIAL BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LTD.
RCBKSLFR is the SWIFT/BIC code for ROKEL COMMERCIAL BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LTD. in FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
RCBKSLFR is the SWIFT/BIC code for ROKEL COMMERCIAL BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LTD. in FREETOWN, Sierra Leone. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | ROKEL COMMERCIAL BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LTD. |
| Country | Sierra Leone (SL) |
| Location Code | FR |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code RCBKSLFR belong to?
The SWIFT code RCBKSLFR identifies ROKEL COMMERCIAL BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LTD. in FREETOWN, Sierra Leone. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code RCBKSLFR mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of RCBKSLFR are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (RCBK) represent the bank code for ROKEL COMMERCIAL BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LTD.; characters 5-6 (SL) indicate the country code for Sierra Leone; characters 7-8 (FR) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code RCBKSLFR active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) RCBKSLFR is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'FR' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code RCBKSLFR instead of RCBKSLFR?
Yes. The 8-character code RCBKSLFR represents the primary headquarters of ROKEL COMMERCIAL BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LTD.. The 11-character code RCBKSLFR targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to RCBKSLFR (or RCBKSLFRXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to RCBKSLFR?
The physical address registered for RCBKSLFR is: 25/27 SIAKA STEVENS STREET, FREETOWN, Sierra Leone. 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).