SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJPXXX
SARBZAJPXXX belongs to South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SARBZAJPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SARBZAJP |
| 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).
- JP 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 uses SWIFT code SARBZAJPXXX?
SARBZAJPXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main 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 does each part of SARBZAJPXXX stand for?
SARB is the bank code of South African Reserve Bank, ZA stands for South Africa, JP is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at South African Reserve Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJPXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Is SARBZAJP and SARBZAJPXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SARBZAJP is the short version of SARBZAJPXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria.
How long does it take to send money to South African Reserve Bank in South Africa?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does South African Reserve Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for South African Reserve Bank in South Africa, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.