SWIFT/BIC code MLASZAJ1XXX
MLASZAJ1XXX belongs to South African Mutual Life Assurance Society in Cape Town, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MLASZAJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MLASZAJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | South African Mutual Life Assurance Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the South African Mutual Life Assurance Society SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MLAS 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MLASZAJ1XXX?
MLASZAJ1XXX identifies the main office of South African Mutual Life Assurance Society in Cape Town, South Africa. Use it when a payment to South African Mutual Life Assurance Society does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to South African Mutual Life Assurance Society take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Is MLASZAJ1 and MLASZAJ1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MLASZAJ1 is the short version of MLASZAJ1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach South African Mutual Life Assurance Society in Cape Town.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at South African Mutual Life Assurance Society?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MLASZAJ1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of MLASZAJ1XXX stand for?
MLAS is the bank code of South African Mutual Life Assurance Society, ZA stands for South Africa, J1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to South African Mutual Life Assurance Society in South Africa?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.