SWIFT/BIC code BATHZAJJXXX
BATHZAJJXXX belongs to The South African Bank of Athens Limited in Sandton, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATHZAJJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATHZAJJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The South African Bank of Athens Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sandton |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the The South African Bank of Athens Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BATH 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 institution is behind BIC BATHZAJJXXX?
The code BATHZAJJXXX belongs to the head office of The South African Bank of Athens Limited in Sandton, South Africa. Use it when a payment to The South African Bank of Athens Limited does not need a specific branch.
Are BATHZAJJ and BATHZAJJXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BATHZAJJ is the 8-character version of BATHZAJJXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach The South African Bank of Athens Limited in Sandton.
What happens if I use BATHZAJJXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BATHZAJJXXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to The South African Bank of Athens Limited in South Africa?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to The South African Bank of Athens Limited?
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.
Does The South African Bank of Athens Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BATHZAJJXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for The South African Bank of Athens Limited in South Africa, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.