SWIFT/BIC code SRROZAJ1XXX
SRROZAJ1XXX belongs to South African Reserve Bank Fir in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SRROZAJ1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SRROZAJ1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | South African Reserve Bank Fir |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the South African Reserve Bank Fir SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SRRO 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 SRROZAJ1XXX?
The code SRROZAJ1XXX belongs to the head office of South African Reserve Bank Fir in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at South African Reserve Bank Fir.
How long does a transfer to South African Reserve Bank Fir take in South Africa?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I enter SRROZAJ1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SRROZAJ1XXX against the details from South African Reserve Bank Fir before sending.
What do the letters in SRROZAJ1XXX stand for?
SRRO is the institution code of South African Reserve Bank Fir, ZA stands for South Africa, J1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at South African Reserve Bank Fir?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SRROZAJ1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Is SRROZAJ1 and SRROZAJ1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SRROZAJ1 is the short version of SRROZAJ1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to South African Reserve Bank Fir in Johannesburg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.