SWIFT/BIC code SAHTZAJ1XXX
SAHTZAJ1XXX belongs to South African Housing Trust Limited in Randburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAHTZAJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAHTZAJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | South African Housing Trust Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Randburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the South African Housing Trust Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAHT 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 bank uses BIC SAHTZAJ1XXX?
SAHTZAJ1XXX identifies the headquarters of South African Housing Trust Limited in Randburg, South Africa. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at South African Housing Trust Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to South African Housing Trust Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in South African Rand with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to South African Housing Trust Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Is SAHTZAJ1 and SAHTZAJ1XXX the same code?
Yes. SAHTZAJ1 is the 8-character version of SAHTZAJ1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to South African Housing Trust Limited in Randburg.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at South African Housing Trust Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SAHTZAJ1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of SAHTZAJ1XXX mean?
SAHT is the bank code of South African Housing Trust Limited, ZA stands for South Africa, J1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.