SWIFT/BIC code AYPTZAJ1XXX

AYPTZAJ1XXX belongs to Aylett and Co (Pty) LTD in Cape Town, South Africa.

AYPTZAJ1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAYPTZAJ1XXX
8-character codeAYPTZAJ1
Branch codeXXX
BankAylett and Co (Pty) LTD
BranchHead office
CityCape Town
CountrySouth Africa

The way the Aylett and Co (Pty) LTD SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

AYPT 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 bank is behind BIC AYPTZAJ1XXX?

The code AYPTZAJ1XXX belongs to the head office of Aylett and Co (Pty) LTD in Cape Town, South Africa. It is the code to use when a payment to Aylett and Co (Pty) LTD does not need a specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Aylett and Co (Pty) LTD in South Africa?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in South African Rand with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Are AYPTZAJ1 and AYPTZAJ1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. AYPTZAJ1 is the 8-character version of AYPTZAJ1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Aylett and Co (Pty) LTD in Cape Town.

What happens if I enter AYPTZAJ1XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AYPTZAJ1XXX against the details from Aylett and Co (Pty) LTD before sending.

What do the letters in AYPTZAJ1XXX stand for?

AYPT is the bank code of Aylett and Co (Pty) LTD, ZA stands for South Africa, J1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Aylett and Co (Pty) LTD?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AYPTZAJ1XXX, 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.