SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJTPC
ABSAZAJJTPC belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJJTPC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJJ |
| Branch code | TPC |
| Bank | Absa Bank Limited |
| Branch | Third Party Cls Clearing |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How 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.
- TPC 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 ABSAZAJJTPC?
ABSAZAJJTPC identifies Third Party Cls Clearing, part of Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use ABSAZAJJ instead of ABSAZAJJTPC?
ABSAZAJJ is the main office of Absa Bank Limited, while ABSAZAJJTPC is Third Party Cls Clearing. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABSAZAJJTPC.
Does Absa Bank Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Absa Bank Limited in South Africa. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of ABSAZAJJTPC 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 TPC is the code of the department Third Party Cls Clearing.
What happens if I enter ABSAZAJJTPC with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ABSAZAJJTPC against the details from Absa Bank Limited before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Absa Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJTPC, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa is not part of SEPA, 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.