SWIFT/BIC code CADZZAJ1XXX

CADZZAJ1XXX belongs to Cadiz in Cape Town, South Africa.

CADZZAJ1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCADZZAJ1XXX
8-character codeCADZZAJ1
Branch codeXXX
BankCadiz
BranchHead office
CityCape Town
CountrySouth Africa

The way the Cadiz SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

CADZ 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CADZZAJ1XXX?

CADZZAJ1XXX identifies the headquarters of Cadiz in Cape Town, South Africa. Use it when a payment to Cadiz does not need a specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Cadiz?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Does Cadiz use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – CADZZAJ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Cadiz in South Africa, so there is no branch code to choose.

What do I need to send money to an account at Cadiz?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code CADZZAJ1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in CADZZAJ1XXX stand for?

CADZ is the bank code of Cadiz, ZA stands for South Africa, J1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Cadiz?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in South African Rand with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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