SWIFT/BIC code SWREZAJJXXX
SWREZAJJXXX belongs to Swiss Re Life and Health Africa LTD in Cape Town, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWREZAJJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWREZAJJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Swiss Re Life and Health Africa LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
The way the Swiss Re Life and Health Africa LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SWRE 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code SWREZAJJXXX?
The code SWREZAJJXXX belongs to the headquarters of Swiss Re Life and Health Africa LTD in Cape Town, South Africa. It is the code to use when a payment to Swiss Re Life and Health Africa LTD does not need a specific branch.
Is SWREZAJJ and SWREZAJJXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SWREZAJJ is the short version of SWREZAJJXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Swiss Re Life and Health Africa LTD in Cape Town.
What happens if I use SWREZAJJXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SWREZAJJXXX against the details from Swiss Re Life and Health Africa LTD before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Swiss Re Life and Health Africa LTD?
Banks often 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.
Does Swiss Re Life and Health Africa LTD use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SWREZAJJXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Swiss Re Life and Health Africa LTD in South Africa, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Swiss Re Life and Health Africa LTD take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.