ABSAZAJJXXX - SWIFT / BIC Code - ABSA BANK LIMITED - SOUTH AFRICA
ABSA BANK LIMITED - ABSAZAJJXXX SWIFT CODE DETAILS | |
| SWIFT CODE | ABSAZAJJXXX |
|---|---|
| SWIFT CODE (8 characters) | ABSAZAJJ |
| BANK NAME | ABSA BANK LIMITED |
| BANK BRANCH | Primary Office |
| BRANCH CODE | XXX |
| COUNTRY |  SOUTH AFRICA (ZA) |
| CITY | JOHANNESBURG |
| ADDRESS | 15 TROYE STREET |
| ZIP / POSTAL CODE | 2001 |
| CHIPS UID | 012700 |
| LEI CODE | SLI1CVYMJ21DST0Q8K25 |
| CODE STATUS | Active |
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SWIFT Code ABSAZAJJXXX Breakdown
- SWIFT Digits:
- 8 - The short 8-letter swift refers to the PRIMARY Office of ABSA BANK LIMITED.
- Institution / Bank Code:
- ABSA - This is the institution / bank code assigned to ABSA BANK LIMITED.
- Country Code:
- ZA - This is the 2-letter country code associated with SOUTH AFRICA (ZA).
- Location Code:
- JJ - This represents the location code, and the second digit/character has a value of "J". This means it's an active code.
- Branch Code:
- XXX - This branch code value means this is the Primary Office (or Head Office) branch for ABSA BANK LIMITED (this branch code is optional).
SWIFT Codes Frequently Asked Questions
What are SWIFT codes?
A SWIFT code is a set of 8 or 11 digits that uniquely identify a bank branch. You'll need to use one when sending money internationally.
If you want to send money to ABSA BANK LIMITED, registered at 15 TROYE STREET in JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA you will need the ABSAZAJJXXX SWIFT code.
What are BIC codes?
BIC code is just a different name for SWIFT code.
Both represent a sequence of either 8 or 11 digits which include a bank code, a country code, a location code, and a branch code — all of which are combined to identify an individual bank branch.
Is a SWIFT code the same for all branches?
Not all bank branches have a SWIFT code. When you can't find the code for your specific branch, you can use the bank’s primary office swift.
Do you need a SWIFT code for international transfers?
When you send money internationally, you need a SWIFT / BIC code. Without it, your bank can't identify the exact bank where the money needs to be sent.
What does CHIPS UID mean?
CHIPS UID stands for Clearing House Interbank Payments System Universal Identifier.
It's a clearinghouse database system, which facilitates the transfer of funds from both individual consumers and institutions quickly and accurately.
What is a LEI Code?
LEI code (short for Legal Entity Identifier), is a 20 letters and numbers code that is unique to a legal entity such as a Limited Company, Fund or trust or any organisation. This code allows each entity to be identified on a global database of entities searchable by number instead of by name, as many entities may have similar or the same name. The LEI is now a legal requirement for many companies within the global financial system.