SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJTMS
ABSAZAJJTMS belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJJTMS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJJ |
| Branch code | TMS |
| Bank | Absa Bank Limited |
| Branch | Money Market Branch |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the Absa Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- TMS 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 ABSAZAJJTMS?
ABSAZAJJTMS identifies Money Market Branch, part of Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Absa Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJTMS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Absa Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in ABSAZAJJTMS stand for?
ABSA is the institution code of Absa Bank Limited, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, JJ is the location code and TMS identifies the branch Money Market Branch.
Can I use ABSAZAJJ instead of ABSAZAJJTMS?
ABSAZAJJ points to the head office of Absa Bank Limited, while ABSAZAJJTMS points to Money Market Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABSAZAJJTMS.
What is the best way to send money to Absa Bank Limited in South Africa?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.