SWIFT/BIC code SBINZAJJXXX

SBINZAJJXXX belongs to State Bank of India in Johannesburg, South Africa.

SBINZAJJXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBINZAJJXXX
8-character codeSBINZAJJ
Branch codeXXX
BankState Bank of India
BranchHead office
CityJohannesburg
CountrySouth Africa

How the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

SBIN Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
ZA Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
JJ 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 BIC SBINZAJJXXX?

The code SBINZAJJXXX belongs to the headquarters of State Bank of India in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use it when a payment to State Bank of India does not need a specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India in South Africa?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send.

Does State Bank of India have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, SBINZAJJXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for State Bank of India in South Africa, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBINZAJJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What happens if I enter SBINZAJJXXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBINZAJJXXX with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in SBINZAJJXXX stand for?

SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

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