In order to make international payments to South Africa you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.
What do South Africa SWIFT codes look like?
The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for South Africa the SWIFT code has the following format:
- First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
- Next 2 characters (only letters) - South Africa´s ISO code.
- Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
- Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).
SWIFT codes of the most important banks in South Africa
Find below an extensive A to Z list of the SWIFT codes in South Africa:
Code: ABSA
Code: NBOE
Code: NEWR
Code: SFPS
Code: SBZA
Code: STRA
SWIFT codes in South Africa
SWIFT Code | Bank | City |
XJSEZAJJ | JSE LIMITED | SANDTON |
XSAFZAJ1 | SAFEX | JOHANNESBURG |
XSFAZAJ1 | SOUTH AFRICAN FUTURES EXCHANGE - AGRICULTURAL MARKET DIVISION | HOUGHTON |
Other countries that use SWIFT codes: