SWIFT/BIC code PRIUZAJ1XXX
PRIUZAJ1XXX belongs to Protea Insurance Co. LTD in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PRIUZAJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PRIUZAJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Protea Insurance Co. LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Protea Insurance Co. LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PRIU 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 code PRIUZAJ1XXX?
PRIUZAJ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Protea Insurance Co. LTD in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Protea Insurance Co. LTD.
Does Protea Insurance Co. LTD use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PRIUZAJ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Protea Insurance Co. LTD in South Africa, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use PRIUZAJ1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PRIUZAJ1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Are PRIUZAJ1 and PRIUZAJ1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PRIUZAJ1 is the 8-character version of PRIUZAJ1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Protea Insurance Co. LTD in Johannesburg.
What is the best way to send money to Protea Insurance Co. LTD?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in South African Rand with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of PRIUZAJ1XXX mean?
PRIU is the bank code of Protea Insurance Co. LTD, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, J1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.