SWIFT/BIC code CNRBZAJJXXX
CNRBZAJJXXX belongs to Canara Bank in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CNRBZAJJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CNRBZAJJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Canara Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the Canara Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CNRB 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 CNRBZAJJXXX?
CNRBZAJJXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Canara Bank in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use it when you send money to an account at Canara Bank.
How long does it take to send money to Canara Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Canara Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CNRBZAJJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of CNRBZAJJXXX stand for?
CNRB is the institution code of Canara Bank, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, JJ is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Canara Bank?
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.
What happens if I enter CNRBZAJJXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CNRBZAJJXXX against the details from Canara Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.