SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJREK
ABSAZAJJREK belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJJREK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJJ |
| Branch code | REK |
| Bank | Absa Bank Limited |
| Branch | Absa Reconcilitaion Division |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South 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.
- REK 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 ABSAZAJJREK?
ABSAZAJJREK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Absa Reconcilitaion Division, a unit of Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter ABSAZAJJREK with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ABSAZAJJREK against the details from Absa Bank Limited before sending.
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 does each part of ABSAZAJJREK mean?
ABSA is the bank code of Absa Bank Limited, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the location code and REK is the code of the department Absa Reconcilitaion Division.
What do I need to send money to an account at Absa Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJREK, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Absa Bank Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.