SWIFT/BIC code BATSZAJ1XXX
BATSZAJ1XXX belongs to British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Limited in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSZAJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSZAJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Stellenbosch |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BATS 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 BATSZAJ1XXX?
The code BATSZAJ1XXX belongs to the main office of British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Limited in Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is the code to use when a payment to British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is BATSZAJ1 and BATSZAJ1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BATSZAJ1 is the short version of BATSZAJ1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Limited in Stellenbosch.
Does British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BATSZAJ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Limited in South Africa, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Limited in South Africa?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BATSZAJ1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.