SWIFT/BIC code BARBZAJJJNB
BARBZAJJJNB belongs to Bank of Baroda in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARBZAJJJNB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARBZAJJ |
| Branch code | JNB |
| Bank | Bank of Baroda |
| Branch | — |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Bank of Baroda SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BARB 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.
- JNB 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARBZAJJJNB?
The code BARBZAJJJNB belongs to Bank of Baroda, part of Bank of Baroda in Johannesburg, South Africa. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Baroda take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Baroda?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BARBZAJJJNB, 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Baroda in South Africa?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in South African Rand with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BARBZAJJJNB with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARBZAJJJNB with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BARBZAJJJNB stand for?
BARB is the bank code of Bank of Baroda, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, JJ is the code for the city or region and JNB identifies the branch Bank of Baroda.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.