SWIFT/BIC code SBKHZAJJXXX
SBKHZAJJXXX belongs to Merrill Lynch South Africa (Proprietary) Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBKHZAJJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBKHZAJJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Merrill Lynch South Africa (Proprietary) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the Merrill Lynch South Africa (Proprietary) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBKH 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 SWIFT code SBKHZAJJXXX?
The code SBKHZAJJXXX belongs to the head office of Merrill Lynch South Africa (Proprietary) Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use it when you send money to an account at Merrill Lynch South Africa (Proprietary) Limited.
Does Merrill Lynch South Africa (Proprietary) Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SBKHZAJJXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Merrill Lynch South Africa (Proprietary) Limited in South Africa, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Merrill Lynch South Africa (Proprietary) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBKHZAJJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SBKHZAJJXXX mean?
SBKH is the institution code of Merrill Lynch South Africa (Proprietary) Limited, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, JJ is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Are SBKHZAJJ and SBKHZAJJXXX the same code?
Yes. SBKHZAJJ is the 8-character version of SBKHZAJJXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Merrill Lynch South Africa (Proprietary) Limited in Johannesburg.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Merrill Lynch South Africa (Proprietary) Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.