SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJJAS
ABSAZAJJJAS belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJJJAS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJJ |
| Branch code | JAS |
| Bank | Absa Bank Limited |
| Branch | For Cls |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the Absa Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- JAS 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 BIC ABSAZAJJJAS?
ABSAZAJJJAS identifies For Cls, part of Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of ABSAZAJJJAS 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 JAS is the code of the department For Cls.
Has Absa Bank Limited got other 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.
What happens if I enter ABSAZAJJJAS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ABSAZAJJJAS with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use ABSAZAJJ instead of ABSAZAJJJAS?
ABSAZAJJ points to the head office of Absa Bank Limited, while ABSAZAJJJAS is For Cls. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ABSAZAJJJAS 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.