SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJCLS
ABSAZAJJCLS belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJJCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJJ |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Absa Bank Limited |
| Branch | Cls Branch |
| City | Johannesburg |
| 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.
- CLS 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/BIC code ABSAZAJJCLS?
ABSAZAJJCLS identifies Cls Branch, a unit of Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Absa Bank Limited in South Africa?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in South African Rand with transfer services before you send.
Can I use ABSAZAJJ instead of ABSAZAJJCLS?
ABSAZAJJ points to the main office of Absa Bank Limited, while ABSAZAJJCLS is Cls Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABSAZAJJCLS.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Absa Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Absa Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJCLS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.