SWIFT/BIC code MLSMZAJ1XXX

MLSMZAJ1XXX belongs to Mls Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.

MLSMZAJ1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMLSMZAJ1XXX
8-character codeMLSMZAJ1
Branch codeXXX
BankMls Bank Limited
BranchHead office
CityJohannesburg
CountrySouth Africa

The way the Mls Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works

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

MLSM 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 SWIFT code MLSMZAJ1XXX?

MLSMZAJ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Mls Bank Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the code to use when a payment to Mls Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Mls Bank Limited?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

What do the letters in MLSMZAJ1XXX mean?

MLSM is the bank code of Mls Bank Limited, ZA stands for South Africa, J1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

Does Mls Bank Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – MLSMZAJ1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Mls Bank Limited in South Africa, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Mls Bank Limited?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code MLSMZAJ1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

Is MLSMZAJ1 and MLSMZAJ1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. MLSMZAJ1 is the 8-character version of MLSMZAJ1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Mls Bank Limited in Johannesburg.

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