SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJ6XXX
SARBZAJ6XXX belongs to South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SARBZAJ6XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SARBZAJ6 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | South African Reserve Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Pretoria |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the South African Reserve Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- J6 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 uses BIC SARBZAJ6XXX?
SARBZAJ6XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, South Africa. Use it when you send money to an account at South African Reserve Bank.
Is SARBZAJ6 and SARBZAJ6XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SARBZAJ6 is the short version of SARBZAJ6XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria.
What is the best way to send money to South African Reserve Bank?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use SARBZAJ6XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SARBZAJ6XXX against the details from South African Reserve Bank before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at South African Reserve Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJ6XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SARBZAJ6XXX mean?
SARB is the bank code of South African Reserve Bank, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, J6 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.