SWIFT/BIC code UBSWZAJJXXX
UBSWZAJJXXX belongs to UBS South Africa (Proprietary) Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBSWZAJJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBSWZAJJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | UBS South Africa (Proprietary) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
How the UBS South Africa (Proprietary) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UBSW 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 uses BIC UBSWZAJJXXX?
The code UBSWZAJJXXX belongs to the headquarters of UBS South Africa (Proprietary) Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the code to use when a payment to UBS South Africa (Proprietary) Limited does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to UBS South Africa (Proprietary) Limited?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of UBSWZAJJXXX mean?
UBSW is the bank code of UBS South Africa (Proprietary) Limited, ZA stands for South Africa, JJ is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to UBS South Africa (Proprietary) Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in South African Rand with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at UBS South Africa (Proprietary) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UBSWZAJJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does UBS South Africa (Proprietary) Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UBSWZAJJXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for UBS South Africa (Proprietary) Limited in South Africa, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.