SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJ5XXX
SARBZAJ5XXX belongs to South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SARBZAJ5XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SARBZAJ5 |
| 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).
- J5 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJ5XXX?
The code SARBZAJ5XXX belongs to the head office of South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, South Africa. Use it when you send money to an account at South African Reserve Bank.
Has South African Reserve Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for South African Reserve Bank in South Africa. All of them are listed on the page of South African Reserve Bank.
Are SARBZAJ5 and SARBZAJ5XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SARBZAJ5 is the short version of SARBZAJ5XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at South African Reserve Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJ5XXX, the account number or IBAN 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 SARBZAJ5XXX mean?
SARB is the institution code of South African Reserve Bank, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, J5 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to South African Reserve Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.