SWIFT/BIC code SBZAZAJJBPO

SBZAZAJJBPO belongs to Standard Bank of South Africa Limited,the in Johannesburg, South Africa.

SBZAZAJJBPO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBZAZAJJBPO
8-character codeSBZAZAJJ
Branch codeBPO
BankStandard Bank of South Africa Limited,the
BranchBpo
CityJohannesburg
CountrySouth Africa

The way the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited,the SWIFT/BIC is structured

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).
JJ Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
BPO 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code SBZAZAJJBPO?

The code SBZAZAJJBPO belongs to Bpo, part of Standard Bank of South Africa Limited,the in Johannesburg, South Africa. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter SBZAZAJJBPO with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBZAZAJJBPO against the details from Standard Bank of South Africa Limited,the before you confirm.

What do the letters in SBZAZAJJBPO stand for?

SBZA is the bank code of Standard Bank of South Africa Limited,the, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the location code and BPO identifies the department Bpo.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Bank of South Africa Limited,the?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBZAZAJJBPO, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Standard Bank of South Africa Limited,the?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in South African Rand with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does it take to send money to Standard Bank of South Africa Limited,the?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

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