SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJ7XXX
SARBZAJ7XXX belongs to South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SARBZAJ7XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SARBZAJ7 |
| 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).
- J7 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/BIC code SARBZAJ7XXX?
SARBZAJ7XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office 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 happens if I enter SARBZAJ7XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SARBZAJ7XXX against the details from South African Reserve Bank before sending.
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.
What do the letters in SARBZAJ7XXX stand for?
SARB is the bank code of South African Reserve Bank, ZA stands for South Africa, J7 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at South African Reserve Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJ7XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to South African Reserve Bank in South Africa?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.