SWIFT/BIC code SABMZAJ1SFN
SABMZAJ1SFN belongs to South African Breweries LTD in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SABMZAJ1SFN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SABMZAJ1 |
| Branch code | SFN |
| Bank | South African Breweries LTD |
| Branch | Sabfin Branch |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the South African Breweries LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SFN 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 branch uses BIC SABMZAJ1SFN?
SABMZAJ1SFN identifies Sabfin Branch, a branch or department of South African Breweries LTD in Johannesburg, South Africa. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to South African Breweries LTD take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at South African Breweries LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SABMZAJ1SFN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use SABMZAJ1 instead of SABMZAJ1SFN?
SABMZAJ1 points to the head office of South African Breweries LTD, while SABMZAJ1SFN is Sabfin Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SABMZAJ1SFN.
What do the letters in SABMZAJ1SFN mean?
SABM is the institution code of South African Breweries LTD, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, J1 is the location code and SFN identifies the department Sabfin Branch.
What happens if I use SABMZAJ1SFN incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SABMZAJ1SFN against the details from South African Breweries LTD before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.