SWIFT/BIC code ABSANAN1XXX

ABSANAN1XXX belongs to Absa Bank Namibia Limited in Windhoek, Namibia.

ABSANAN1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeABSANAN1XXX
8-character codeABSANAN1
Branch codeXXX
BankAbsa Bank Namibia Limited
BranchHead office
CityWindhoek
CountryNamibia

How the Absa Bank Namibia Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ABSA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
NA 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

Which institution uses SWIFT code ABSANAN1XXX?

ABSANAN1XXX identifies the main office of Absa Bank Namibia Limited in Windhoek, Namibia. Use it when a payment to Absa Bank Namibia Limited does not need a specific branch.

Does Absa Bank Namibia Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, ABSANAN1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Absa Bank Namibia Limited in Namibia, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I enter ABSANAN1XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ABSANAN1XXX with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Absa Bank Namibia Limited?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Namibia with specialist providers before you send.

How long does it take to send money to Absa Bank Namibia Limited in Namibia?

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.

Are ABSANAN1 and ABSANAN1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. ABSANAN1 is the short version of ABSANAN1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Absa Bank Namibia Limited in Windhoek.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.