SWIFT/BIC code SRCRZAJ1XXX

SRCRZAJ1XXX belongs to South African Reserve Bank Pch in Johannesburg, South Africa.

SRCRZAJ1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSRCRZAJ1XXX
8-character codeSRCRZAJ1
Branch codeXXX
BankSouth African Reserve Bank Pch
BranchHead office
CityJohannesburg
CountrySouth Africa

How the South African Reserve Bank Pch SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

SRCR Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
ZA Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
J1 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 is behind SWIFT code SRCRZAJ1XXX?

SRCRZAJ1XXX identifies the headquarters of South African Reserve Bank Pch in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the code to use when a payment to South African Reserve Bank Pch does not need a specific branch.

Does South African Reserve Bank Pch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, SRCRZAJ1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for South African Reserve Bank Pch in South Africa, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Is SRCRZAJ1 and SRCRZAJ1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. SRCRZAJ1 is the short version of SRCRZAJ1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach South African Reserve Bank Pch in Johannesburg.

What is the cheapest way to send money to South African Reserve Bank Pch?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in South African Rand with transfer services before you send.

How long does a transfer to South African Reserve Bank Pch take?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

What happens if I enter SRCRZAJ1XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SRCRZAJ1XXX with the recipient before sending.

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