SWIFT/BIC code SAABZAJ1XXX
SAABZAJ1XXX belongs to Saambou Bank LTD in Pretoria, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAABZAJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAABZAJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Saambou Bank LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Pretoria |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the Saambou Bank LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAAB 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 SAABZAJ1XXX?
SAABZAJ1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Saambou Bank LTD in Pretoria, South Africa. Use it when you send money to an account at Saambou Bank LTD.
How long does a transfer to Saambou Bank LTD take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Saambou Bank LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SAABZAJ1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of SAABZAJ1XXX stand for?
SAAB is the institution code of Saambou Bank LTD, ZA stands for South Africa, J1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Are SAABZAJ1 and SAABZAJ1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SAABZAJ1 is the short version of SAABZAJ1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Saambou Bank LTD in Pretoria.
Does Saambou Bank LTD use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SAABZAJ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Saambou Bank 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.