SWIFT/BIC code ARFSZAJ1XXX
ARFSZAJ1XXX belongs to Arrow Financial Services (Pty) LTD in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARFSZAJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARFSZAJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Arrow Financial Services (Pty) LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Arrow Financial Services (Pty) LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARFS 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 is behind BIC ARFSZAJ1XXX?
The code ARFSZAJ1XXX belongs to the head office of Arrow Financial Services (Pty) LTD in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the code to use when a payment to Arrow Financial Services (Pty) LTD does not need a specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Arrow Financial Services (Pty) LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ARFSZAJ1XXX, 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.
Are ARFSZAJ1 and ARFSZAJ1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ARFSZAJ1 is the short version of ARFSZAJ1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Arrow Financial Services (Pty) LTD in Johannesburg.
What does each part of ARFSZAJ1XXX stand for?
ARFS is the bank code of Arrow Financial Services (Pty) LTD, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, J1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Arrow Financial Services (Pty) LTD in South Africa?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Arrow Financial Services (Pty) LTD use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ARFSZAJ1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Arrow Financial Services (Pty) LTD in South Africa, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.