SWIFT/BIC code AFCAZAJ1XXX
AFCAZAJ1XXX belongs to Afc Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFCAZAJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFCAZAJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Afc Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Afc Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFCA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- J1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code AFCAZAJ1XXX?
AFCAZAJ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Afc Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the code to use when a payment to Afc Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Afc Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send.
Does Afc Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AFCAZAJ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Afc Limited in South Africa, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is AFCAZAJ1 and AFCAZAJ1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. AFCAZAJ1 is the 8-character version of AFCAZAJ1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Afc Limited in Johannesburg.
What happens if I use AFCAZAJ1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check AFCAZAJ1XXX against the details from Afc Limited before sending.
How long does a transfer to Afc Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.