SWIFT/BIC code SARBZAJTXXX
SARBZAJTXXX belongs to South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SARBZAJTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SARBZAJT |
| 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).
- JT 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 BIC SARBZAJTXXX?
The code SARBZAJTXXX belongs to the headquarters of South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria, South Africa. Use it when you send money to an account at South African Reserve Bank.
Has South African Reserve Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for South African Reserve Bank in South Africa. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to South African Reserve Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter SARBZAJTXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SARBZAJTXXX against the details from South African Reserve Bank before sending.
What does each part of SARBZAJTXXX mean?
SARB is the institution code of South African Reserve Bank, ZA stands for South Africa, JT 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.