SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJCCT
ABSAZAJJCCT belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Cape Town, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJJCCT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJJ |
| Branch code | CCT |
| Bank | Absa Bank Limited |
| Branch | Corporate Banking Services - Western Cape/476 |
| City | Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Absa Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- CCT 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 SWIFT code ABSAZAJJCCT?
The code ABSAZAJJCCT belongs to Corporate Banking Services - Western Cape/476, a unit of Absa Bank Limited in Cape Town, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use ABSAZAJJCCT incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ABSAZAJJCCT against the details from Absa Bank Limited before you confirm.
Can I use ABSAZAJJ instead of ABSAZAJJCCT?
ABSAZAJJ points to the head office of Absa Bank Limited, while ABSAZAJJCCT is Corporate Banking Services - Western Cape/476. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABSAZAJJCCT.
Has Absa Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Absa Bank Limited in South Africa. All of them are listed on the page of Absa Bank Limited.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Absa Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJCCT, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Absa Bank Limited take in South Africa?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of 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.