SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJACS
ABSAZAJJACS belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJJACS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJJ |
| Branch code | ACS |
| Bank | Absa Bank Limited |
| Branch | Absa Capital Brokers |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Absa Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- JJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ACS 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJACS?
The code ABSAZAJJACS belongs to Absa Capital Brokers, a branch or department of Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use ABSAZAJJACS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ABSAZAJJACS with the recipient before sending.
Has Absa Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Absa Bank Limited in South Africa, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in ABSAZAJJACS stand for?
ABSA is the bank code of Absa Bank Limited, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the code for the city or region and ACS is the code of the department Absa Capital Brokers.
How long does it take to send money to Absa Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Absa Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJACS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.