SWIFT/BIC code BARBZAJJXXX
BARBZAJJXXX belongs to Bank of Baroda in Durban, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARBZAJJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARBZAJJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Baroda |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Durban |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the Bank of Baroda SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 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 uses BIC BARBZAJJXXX?
BARBZAJJXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of Baroda in Durban, South Africa. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of Baroda.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Baroda in South Africa?
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.
What happens if I enter BARBZAJJXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARBZAJJXXX against the details from Bank of Baroda before you confirm.
Is BARBZAJJ and BARBZAJJXXX the same code?
Yes. BARBZAJJ is the 8-character version of BARBZAJJXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Baroda in Durban.
What does each part of BARBZAJJXXX mean?
BARB is the institution code of Bank of Baroda, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Baroda?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BARBZAJJXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.