SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJTRS
ABSAZAJJTRS belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJJTRS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJJ |
| Branch code | TRS |
| Bank | Absa Bank Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How 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.
- TRS 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 bank is behind BIC ABSAZAJJTRS?
ABSAZAJJTRS identifies Absa Bank Limited, a branch or department of Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use ABSAZAJJTRS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ABSAZAJJTRS with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Absa Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJTRS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Absa Bank Limited in South Africa?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of ABSAZAJJTRS stand for?
ABSA is the bank code of Absa Bank Limited, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, JJ is the code for the city or region and TRS identifies the branch Absa Bank Limited.
Does Absa Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.