SWIFT/BIC code SARSGHA1XXX

SARSGHA1XXX belongs to Strategic African Securities Limited in Accra, Ghana.

SARSGHA1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSARSGHA1XXX
8-character codeSARSGHA1
Branch codeXXX
BankStrategic African Securities Limited
BranchHead office
CityAccra
CountryGhana

How the Strategic African Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SARS Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GH Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
A1 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 is behind BIC SARSGHA1XXX?

SARSGHA1XXX identifies the headquarters of Strategic African Securities Limited in Accra, Ghana. It is the code to use when a payment to Strategic African Securities Limited does not need a specific branch.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Strategic African Securities Limited?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SARSGHA1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Ghana uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of SARSGHA1XXX mean?

SARS is the institution code of Strategic African Securities Limited, GH stands for Ghana, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

What happens if I enter SARSGHA1XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SARSGHA1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

Are SARSGHA1 and SARSGHA1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. SARSGHA1 is the 8-character version of SARSGHA1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Strategic African Securities Limited in Accra.

Does Strategic African Securities Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, SARSGHA1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Strategic African Securities Limited in Ghana, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.