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Absa Bank LimitedSWIFT code

Absa Bank Limited has 20 SWIFT codes across South Africa. Find yours now!
Absa Bank Limited has 20 SWIFT codes across South Africa. Need yours?Just filter by city and search for your branch to quickly find the correct SWIFT code!
Bank Branch NameSWIFT codeAddressCity
VOSTRO BRANCH
ABSAZAJJVOS
JOHANNESBURGJOHANNESBURG
INTERNATIONAL BANKING CENTRE NELSPRUIT/449
ABSAZAJJCNE
NELSPRUITNELSPRUIT
ABSA CUSTODY
ABSAZAJJMG3
JOHANNESBURGJOHANNESBURG
HEAD OFFICE
ABSAZAJJ
ABSA TOWERS NORTH JOHANNESBURG 2001JOHANNESBURG
ABSA RECONCILITAION DIVISION
ABSAZAJJREK
JOHANNESBURGJOHANNESBURG
CORPORATE BANKING SERVICES - WESTERN CAPE/476
ABSAZAJJCCT
CAPE TOWNCAPE TOWN
ABSA TRADE REPORTING
ABSAZAJJMG2
JOHANNESBURGJOHANNESBURG
ABSA CAPITAL BROKERS
ABSAZAJJACS
JOHANNESBURGJOHANNESBURG
CREDIT CARD ADMIN CENTRE
ABSAZAJJCRD
PRETORIAPRETORIA
HEAD OFFICE
ABSAZAJJTRS
JOHANNESBURGJOHANNESBURG
MONEY MARKET BRANCH
ABSAZAJJMMD
JOHANNESBURGJOHANNESBURG
HEAD OFFICE
CUBCZAJ1
SANDTONSANDTON
INTERNATIONAL CENTER BLOEMFONTEIN
ABSAZAJJCBF
BLOEMFONTEINBLOEMFONTEIN
CORPORATE BANKING SERVICES - WITWATERSRAND/235
ABSAZAJJCWI
JOHANNESBURGJOHANNESBURG
CORPORATE BANKING SERVICES - NATAL/479
ABSAZAJJCDB
DURBANDURBAN
LENDING DIVISION
ABSAZAJJSLB
JOHANNESBURGJOHANNESBURG
CORPORATE BANKING SERVICES - EASTERN CAPE/480
ABSAZAJJCPE
PORT ELIZABETHPORT ELIZABETH
MONEY MARKET BRANCH
ABSAZAJJTMS
JOHANNESBURGJOHANNESBURG
ABSA ISSUING AGENT
ABSAZAJJMG1
JOHANNESBURGJOHANNESBURG
CORPORATE BANKING SERVICES - NORTHERN TRANSVAAL/478
ABSAZAJJCPT
PRETORIAPRETORIA
SWIFT code:ABSAZAJJVOS
Bank Branch Name:VOSTRO BRANCH
City:JOHANNESBURG
Address:JOHANNESBURG
SWIFT code:ABSAZAJJCNE
Bank Branch Name:INTERNATIONAL BANKING CENTRE NELSPRUIT/449
City:NELSPRUIT
Address:NELSPRUIT
SWIFT code:ABSAZAJJMG3
Bank Branch Name:ABSA CUSTODY
City:JOHANNESBURG
Address:JOHANNESBURG
SWIFT code:ABSAZAJJ
Bank Branch Name:HEAD OFFICE
City:JOHANNESBURG
Address:ABSA TOWERS NORTH JOHANNESBURG 2001

Absa Bank LimitedSWIFT code format

An Absa Bank Limited SWIFT code consists of 11 characters that identify the bank, its country, location, and specific branch.
Bank Code (4 letters):
Identifies Absa Bank Limited specifically. For Absa Bank Limited, this is always "ABSA"
Country Code (2 letters):
Identifies the country. For South Africa, this is "ZA"
Location Code (2 letters or digits):
Identifies the city or region of the bank
Branch Code (3 letters or digits — optional):
Identifies the particular branch. If it's not included, it usually refers to the head office
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SWIFT code format
An Absa Bank Limited SWIFT code consists of 11 characters that identify the bank, its country, location, and specific branch.
Bank Code (4 letters):
Identifies Absa Bank Limited specifically. For Absa Bank Limited, this is always "ABSA"
Country Code (2 letters):
Identifies the country. For South Africa, this is "ZA"
Location Code (2 letters or digits):
Identifies the city or region of the bank
Branch Code (3 letters or digits — optional):
Identifies the particular branch. If it's not included, it usually refers to the head office
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What is the SWIFT code of Absa Bank Limited?
If you're a customer of Absa Bank Limited receiving money internationally, you'll need the Absa Bank Limited SWIFT code to ensure that funds are transferred to the correct branch.
It consists of 8 to 11 characters that identify Absa Bank Limited and its specific branch based on its region.
How to find Absa Bank Limited SWIFT code?
You can find Absa Bank Limited SWIFT code in a few ways:
Check your bank statement
Contact your Absa Bank Limited branch directly
Or use the table above to look up the SWIFT code for your specific branch

Details needed for a Absa Bank Limited SWIFT transfer

Recipient's DetailsThe name, address, and Absa Bank Limited account number of the person receiving the payment
Bank DetailsThe name, address, and SWIFT code (or BIC) of the recipient's Absa Bank Limited branch
Transfer InformationThe currency, amount being sent, and the purpose of the transfer
Personal IDIdentification for both the sender and recipient

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Frequently asked questions

Is SWIFT code per branch?
Yes, each bank branch may have its own SWIFT code, especially for larger banks like Absa Bank Limited. This ensures that international transfers are routed to the correct location.
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