SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJ8XXX
SARBZAJ8XXX belongs to South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SARBZAJ8XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SARBZAJ8 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | South African Reserve Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Pretoria |
| Country | South Africa |
How the South African Reserve Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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).
- J8 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
What bank uses BIC SARBZAJ8XXX?
SARBZAJ8XXX identifies 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 cheapest way to send money to South African Reserve Bank in South Africa?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send.
Are SARBZAJ8 and SARBZAJ8XXX the same code?
Yes. SARBZAJ8 is the 8-character version of SARBZAJ8XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria.
What happens if I use SARBZAJ8XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SARBZAJ8XXX 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 SARBZAJ8XXX, 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 SARBZAJ8XXX stand for?
SARB is the institution code of South African Reserve Bank, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, J8 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.