SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJCPE
ABSAZAJJCPE belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJJCPE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJJ |
| Branch code | CPE |
| Bank | Absa Bank Limited |
| Branch | Corporate Banking Services - Eastern Cape/480 |
| City | Port Elizabeth |
| 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.
- CPE 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 ABSAZAJJCPE?
The code ABSAZAJJCPE belongs to Corporate Banking Services - Eastern Cape/480, a branch or department of Absa Bank Limited in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Absa Bank Limited in South Africa?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use ABSAZAJJ instead of ABSAZAJJCPE?
ABSAZAJJ is the head office of Absa Bank Limited, while ABSAZAJJCPE points to Corporate Banking Services - Eastern Cape/480. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABSAZAJJCPE.
What do I need to send money to an account at Absa Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJCPE, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Absa Bank Limited have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Absa Bank Limited.
What happens if I enter ABSAZAJJCPE incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ABSAZAJJCPE against the details from Absa Bank Limited before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.