SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJVOS
ABSAZAJJVOS belongs to Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABSAZAJJVOS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABSAZAJJ |
| Branch code | VOS |
| Bank | Absa Bank Limited |
| Branch | Vostro 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.
- VOS 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 uses BIC ABSAZAJJVOS?
ABSAZAJJVOS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vostro Branch, a unit of Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Absa Bank Limited take in South Africa?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Absa Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABSAZAJJVOS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of ABSAZAJJVOS stand for?
ABSA is the institution code of Absa Bank Limited, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the location code and VOS is the code of the department Vostro Branch.
What happens if I enter ABSAZAJJVOS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ABSAZAJJVOS with the recipient before sending.
Does Absa Bank Limited have more 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.