SWIFT/BIC code IVESZA31XXX

IVESZA31XXX belongs to Investec Securities (Pty) Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.

IVESZA31XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIVESZA31XXX
8-character codeIVESZA31
Branch codeXXX
BankInvestec Securities (Pty) Limited
BranchHead office
CityJohannesburg
CountrySouth Africa

The way the Investec Securities (Pty) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

IVES Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
ZA Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
31 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 SWIFT/BIC code IVESZA31XXX?

The code IVESZA31XXX belongs to the head office of Investec Securities (Pty) Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use it when a payment to Investec Securities (Pty) Limited does not need a specific branch.

Does Investec Securities (Pty) Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – IVESZA31XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Investec Securities (Pty) Limited in South Africa, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I use IVESZA31XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check IVESZA31XXX against the details from Investec Securities (Pty) Limited before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Investec Securities (Pty) Limited in South Africa?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in South African Rand with transfer services before you send.

Are IVESZA31 and IVESZA31XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. IVESZA31 is the 8-character version of IVESZA31XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Investec Securities (Pty) Limited in Johannesburg.

What do I need to send money to an account at Investec Securities (Pty) Limited?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code IVESZA31XXX, 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.