SWIFT/BIC code FIRNZAJJRSL
FIRNZAJJRSL belongs to Firstrand Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIRNZAJJRSL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIRNZAJJ |
| Branch code | RSL |
| Bank | Firstrand Bank Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Firstrand Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- RSL 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/BIC code FIRNZAJJRSL?
The code FIRNZAJJRSL belongs to Firstrand Bank Limited, part of Firstrand Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Firstrand Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Firstrand Bank Limited in South Africa. All of them are listed on the page of Firstrand Bank Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Firstrand Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of FIRNZAJJRSL stand for?
FIRN is the institution code of Firstrand Bank Limited, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, JJ is the location code and RSL is the code of the branch Firstrand Bank Limited.
What happens if I use FIRNZAJJRSL with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FIRNZAJJRSL with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use FIRNZAJJ instead of FIRNZAJJRSL?
FIRNZAJJ is the head office of Firstrand Bank Limited, while FIRNZAJJRSL points to Firstrand Bank Limited. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention FIRNZAJJRSL.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.