SWIFT/BIC code WASPZAJ1XXX

WASPZAJ1XXX belongs to Watermark Securities (Pty) LTD in Johannesburg, South Africa.

WASPZAJ1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeWASPZAJ1XXX
8-character codeWASPZAJ1
Branch codeXXX
BankWatermark Securities (Pty) LTD
BranchHead office
CityJohannesburg
CountrySouth Africa

How the Watermark Securities (Pty) LTD SWIFT/BIC works

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

WASP 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

What bank uses BIC WASPZAJ1XXX?

WASPZAJ1XXX identifies the headquarters of Watermark Securities (Pty) LTD in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the code to use when a payment to Watermark Securities (Pty) LTD does not need a specific branch.

Are WASPZAJ1 and WASPZAJ1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. WASPZAJ1 is the short version of WASPZAJ1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Watermark Securities (Pty) LTD in Johannesburg.

How long does it take to send money to Watermark Securities (Pty) LTD in South Africa?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What do I need to send money to an account at Watermark Securities (Pty) LTD?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WASPZAJ1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Africa uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What is the best way to send money to Watermark Securities (Pty) LTD in South Africa?

Many banks add several percent 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.

What do the letters in WASPZAJ1XXX stand for?

WASP is the bank code of Watermark Securities (Pty) LTD, ZA stands for South Africa, J1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

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