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SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJMG3

ABSAZAJJMG3 belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.

ABSAZAJJMG3

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeABSAZAJJMG3
8-character codeABSAZAJJ
Branch codeMG3
BankAbsa Bank Limited
BranchAbsa Custody
CityJohannesburg
CountrySouth 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.
MG3 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJMG3?

The code ABSAZAJJMG3 belongs to Absa Custody, 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.

Does Absa Bank Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Absa Bank Limited in South Africa. All of them are listed on the page of Absa Bank Limited.

What happens if I enter ABSAZAJJMG3 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ABSAZAJJMG3 against the details from Absa Bank Limited before sending.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in South African Rand with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in ABSAZAJJMG3 stand for?

ABSA is the institution code of Absa Bank Limited, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the location code and MG3 is the code of the branch Absa Custody.

Can I use ABSAZAJJ instead of ABSAZAJJMG3?

ABSAZAJJ is the main office of Absa Bank Limited, while ABSAZAJJMG3 is Absa Custody. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABSAZAJJMG3.

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