SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJSLB
ABSAZAJJSLB belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJJSLB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJJ |
| Branch code | SLB |
| Bank | Absa Bank Limited |
| Branch | Lending Division |
| 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.
- SLB 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 ABSAZAJJSLB?
The code ABSAZAJJSLB belongs to Lending Division, part of Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Absa Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Absa Bank Limited in South Africa?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Absa Bank Limited got more 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 ABSAZAJJSLB stand for?
ABSA is the institution code of Absa Bank Limited, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the code for the city or region and SLB is the code of the department Lending Division.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Absa Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJSLB, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.