SWIFT/BIC code FRIPZAJ1XXX
FRIPZAJ1XXX belongs to Fitch Southern Africa (Pty) LTD. in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FRIPZAJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FRIPZAJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Fitch Southern Africa (Pty) LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the Fitch Southern Africa (Pty) LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FRIP 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 institution is behind BIC FRIPZAJ1XXX?
The code FRIPZAJ1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Fitch Southern Africa (Pty) LTD. in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Fitch Southern Africa (Pty) LTD..
Does Fitch Southern Africa (Pty) LTD. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FRIPZAJ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Fitch Southern Africa (Pty) LTD. in South Africa, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in FRIPZAJ1XXX mean?
FRIP is the bank code of Fitch Southern Africa (Pty) LTD., ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, J1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Fitch Southern Africa (Pty) LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FRIPZAJ1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Is FRIPZAJ1 and FRIPZAJ1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. FRIPZAJ1 is the short version of FRIPZAJ1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Fitch Southern Africa (Pty) LTD. in Johannesburg.
How long does it take to send money to Fitch Southern Africa (Pty) LTD.?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.