SWIFT/BIC code SABMZAJ1ABL
SABMZAJ1ABL belongs to South African Breweries LTD in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SABMZAJ1ABL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SABMZAJ1 |
| Branch code | ABL |
| Bank | South African Breweries LTD |
| Branch | — |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the South African Breweries LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SABM 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.
- ABL 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 bank is behind BIC SABMZAJ1ABL?
SABMZAJ1ABL identifies South African Breweries LTD, part of South African Breweries LTD in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SABMZAJ1 instead of SABMZAJ1ABL?
SABMZAJ1 is the head office of South African Breweries LTD, while SABMZAJ1ABL is South African Breweries LTD. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SABMZAJ1ABL if the recipient asks for it.
Does South African Breweries LTD have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for South African Breweries LTD in South Africa, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to South African Breweries LTD?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use SABMZAJ1ABL incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SABMZAJ1ABL against the details from South African Breweries LTD before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at South African Breweries LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SABMZAJ1ABL, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. 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.