SWIFT/BIC code FIRNZAJJRBS
FIRNZAJJRBS belongs to Firstrand Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIRNZAJJRBS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIRNZAJJ |
| Branch code | RBS |
| Bank | Firstrand Bank Limited |
| Branch | Rmb Capital Market Bonds (Rmbe |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the Firstrand Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- RBS 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 branch uses SWIFT code FIRNZAJJRBS?
FIRNZAJJRBS identifies Rmb Capital Market Bonds (Rmbe, a unit of Firstrand Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Firstrand Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FIRNZAJJRBS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Firstrand Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in FIRNZAJJRBS mean?
FIRN is the institution code of Firstrand Bank Limited, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the location code and RBS is the code of the branch Rmb Capital Market Bonds (Rmbe.
What happens if I use FIRNZAJJRBS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check FIRNZAJJRBS with the recipient before sending.
Can I use FIRNZAJJ instead of FIRNZAJJRBS?
FIRNZAJJ is the head office of Firstrand Bank Limited, while FIRNZAJJRBS is Rmb Capital Market Bonds (Rmbe. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention FIRNZAJJRBS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.