SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJCWI
ABSAZAJJCWI belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJJCWI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJJ |
| Branch code | CWI |
| Bank | Absa Bank Limited |
| Branch | Corporate Banking Services - Witwatersrand/235 |
| City | Johannesburg |
| 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.
- CWI 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJCWI?
ABSAZAJJCWI identifies Corporate Banking Services - Witwatersrand/235, a branch or department of Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of ABSAZAJJCWI mean?
ABSA is the institution code of Absa Bank Limited, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the location code and CWI is the code of the branch Corporate Banking Services - Witwatersrand/235.
What happens if I use ABSAZAJJCWI incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ABSAZAJJCWI with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Absa Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJCWI, 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.
How long does it take to send money to Absa Bank Limited in South Africa?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use ABSAZAJJ instead of ABSAZAJJCWI?
ABSAZAJJ points to the main office of Absa Bank Limited, while ABSAZAJJCWI is Corporate Banking Services - Witwatersrand/235. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ABSAZAJJCWI if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.