SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJ3XXX
ABSAZAJ3XXX belongs to Absa Capital Securities Proprietary Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJ3XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJ3 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Absa Capital Securities Proprietary Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the Absa Capital Securities Proprietary 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.
- ZA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- J3 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 uses SWIFT code ABSAZAJ3XXX?
The code ABSAZAJ3XXX belongs to the head office of Absa Capital Securities Proprietary Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the code to use when a payment to Absa Capital Securities Proprietary Limited does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use ABSAZAJ3XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ABSAZAJ3XXX against the details from Absa Capital Securities Proprietary Limited before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Absa Capital Securities Proprietary Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJ3XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in ABSAZAJ3XXX stand for?
ABSA is the bank code of Absa Capital Securities Proprietary Limited, ZA stands for South Africa, J3 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Does Absa Capital Securities Proprietary Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ABSAZAJ3XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Absa Capital Securities Proprietary Limited in South Africa, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Absa Capital Securities Proprietary Limited take in South Africa?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.