SWIFT/BIC code SBZAZA21XXX
SBZAZA21XXX belongs to The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBZAZA21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBZAZA21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBZA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 SBZAZA21XXX?
The code SBZAZA21XXX belongs to the head office of The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use it when a payment to The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use SBZAZA21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBZAZA21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Does The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SBZAZA21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited in South Africa, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited?
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.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBZAZA21XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of SBZAZA21XXX mean?
SBZA is the bank code of The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, ZA is the ISO code of South Africa, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.