SWIFT/BIC code FXAFZAJ1XXX
FXAFZAJ1XXX belongs to Fx Africa Foreign Exchange (Pty)LTD in Sandton, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FXAFZAJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FXAFZAJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Fx Africa Foreign Exchange (Pty)LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sandton |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Fx Africa Foreign Exchange (Pty)LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FXAF 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
What bank is behind BIC FXAFZAJ1XXX?
FXAFZAJ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Fx Africa Foreign Exchange (Pty)LTD in Sandton, South Africa. It is the code to use when a payment to Fx Africa Foreign Exchange (Pty)LTD does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Fx Africa Foreign Exchange (Pty)LTD take in South Africa?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Are FXAFZAJ1 and FXAFZAJ1XXX the same code?
Yes. FXAFZAJ1 is the short version of FXAFZAJ1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Fx Africa Foreign Exchange (Pty)LTD in Sandton.
What do the letters in FXAFZAJ1XXX stand for?
FXAF is the bank code of Fx Africa Foreign Exchange (Pty)LTD, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, J1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Fx Africa Foreign Exchange (Pty)LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FXAFZAJ1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does Fx Africa Foreign Exchange (Pty)LTD have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FXAFZAJ1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Fx Africa Foreign Exchange (Pty)LTD in South Africa, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.