SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJCNE

ABSAZAJJCNE belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Nelspruit, South Africa.

ABSAZAJJCNE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeABSAZAJJCNE
8-character codeABSAZAJJ
Branch codeCNE
BankAbsa Bank Limited
BranchInternational Banking Centre Nelspruit/449
CityNelspruit
CountrySouth Africa

The way 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.
CNE 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 ABSAZAJJCNE?

ABSAZAJJCNE is the SWIFT/BIC code of International Banking Centre Nelspruit/449, part of Absa Bank Limited in Nelspruit, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter ABSAZAJJCNE with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ABSAZAJJCNE with the recipient before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Absa Bank Limited?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send.

What do I need to send money to an account at Absa Bank Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJCNE, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

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 does each part of ABSAZAJJCNE stand for?

ABSA is the bank code of Absa Bank Limited, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, JJ is the location code and CNE is the code of the department International Banking Centre Nelspruit/449.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.