SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJCBF
ABSAZAJJCBF belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJJCBF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJJ |
| Branch code | CBF |
| Bank | Absa Bank Limited |
| Branch | International Center Bloemfontein |
| City | Bloemfontein |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Absa Bank 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).
- JJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CBF 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 is behind BIC ABSAZAJJCBF?
ABSAZAJJCBF identifies International Center Bloemfontein, a unit of Absa Bank Limited in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of ABSAZAJJCBF stand for?
ABSA is the bank code of Absa Bank Limited, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the location code and CBF identifies the branch International Center Bloemfontein.
Has Absa Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Absa Bank Limited in South Africa, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Absa Bank Limited.
What happens if I enter ABSAZAJJCBF incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ABSAZAJJCBF against the details from Absa Bank Limited before you confirm.
Can I use ABSAZAJJ instead of ABSAZAJJCBF?
ABSAZAJJ points to the main office of Absa Bank Limited, while ABSAZAJJCBF points to International Center Bloemfontein. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ABSAZAJJCBF if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Absa Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.