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RBC Royal Bank announces change to prime rate

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Summary by 6ix AI

RBC Royal Bank is increasing its prime rate by 25 basis points (0.25 percentage points), from 4.45 per cent to 4.70 per cent, effective October 29, 2026.

Key details

  • The prime rate is the base interest rate the bank uses to set rates on some of its loans.
  • RBC Royal Bank is part of Royal Bank of Canada, a financial institution that serves clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries.

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RBC Royal Bank announces change to prime rate

Canada NewsWire

TORONTO, Oct. 28, 2026 /CNW/ -- RBC Royal Bank is increasing its prime rate by 25 basis points from 4.45 per cent to 4.70 per cent, effective October 29, 2026.

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For more information, please contact:
Andrew Block, Corporate Communications, RBC

SOURCE RBC Royal Bank

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