SWIFT/BIC code FIRNZAJJ896
FIRNZAJJ896 belongs to Firstrand Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIRNZAJJ896 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIRNZAJJ |
| Branch code | 896 |
| Bank | Firstrand Bank Limited |
| Branch | Custody Services, International Banking |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Firstrand Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FIRN 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.
- 896 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code FIRNZAJJ896?
FIRNZAJJ896 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Custody Services, International Banking, a unit of Firstrand Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Firstrand Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FIRNZAJJ896, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use FIRNZAJJ instead of FIRNZAJJ896?
FIRNZAJJ points to the main office of Firstrand Bank Limited, while FIRNZAJJ896 is Custody Services, International Banking. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use FIRNZAJJ896 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of FIRNZAJJ896 stand for?
FIRN is the institution code of Firstrand Bank Limited, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, JJ is the code for the city or region and 896 is the code of the department Custody Services, International Banking.
How long does it take to send money to Firstrand Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has Firstrand Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Firstrand Bank Limited in South Africa. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.