SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJ4XXX
SARBZAJ4XXX belongs to South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SARBZAJ4XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SARBZAJ4 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | South African Reserve Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Pretoria |
| Country | South Africa |
How the South African Reserve Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SARB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- J4 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 is behind SWIFT code SARBZAJ4XXX?
The code SARBZAJ4XXX belongs to the headquarters of South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, South Africa. It is the code to use when a payment to South African Reserve Bank does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to South African Reserve Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SARBZAJ4XXX mean?
SARB is the bank code of South African Reserve Bank, ZA stands for South Africa, J4 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at South African Reserve Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJ4XXX, 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.
How long does a transfer to South African Reserve Bank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I use SARBZAJ4XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SARBZAJ4XXX against the details from South African Reserve Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.