SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJHXXX
SARBZAJHXXX belongs to South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SARBZAJHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SARBZAJH |
| 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 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).
- JH 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 SARBZAJHXXX?
The code SARBZAJHXXX belongs to the headquarters of South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, South Africa. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at South African Reserve Bank.
Has South African Reserve Bank got other 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 happens if I use SARBZAJHXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SARBZAJHXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Are SARBZAJH and SARBZAJHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SARBZAJH is the short version of SARBZAJHXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria.
How long does it take to send money to South African Reserve Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of SARBZAJHXXX stand for?
SARB is the bank code of South African Reserve Bank, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, JH is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.