SWIFT/BIC code BKIDZAJJXXX

BKIDZAJJXXX belongs to Bank of India Johannesburg Branch in Johannesburg, South Africa.

BKIDZAJJXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKIDZAJJXXX
8-character codeBKIDZAJJ
Branch codeXXX
BankBank of India Johannesburg Branch
BranchHead office
CityJohannesburg
CountrySouth Africa

How the Bank of India Johannesburg Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

BKID 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

What bank uses BIC BKIDZAJJXXX?

BKIDZAJJXXX identifies the main office of Bank of India Johannesburg Branch in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of India Johannesburg Branch does not need a specific branch.

What happens if I use BKIDZAJJXXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKIDZAJJXXX with the recipient before sending.

Are BKIDZAJJ and BKIDZAJJXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. BKIDZAJJ is the 8-character version of BKIDZAJJXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of India Johannesburg Branch in Johannesburg.

Does Bank of India Johannesburg Branch use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – BKIDZAJJXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of India Johannesburg Branch in South Africa, so there is no branch code to choose.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of India Johannesburg Branch in South Africa?

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

How long does it take to send money to Bank of India Johannesburg Branch in South Africa?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.