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Absa Bank Limited SWIFT Code - (cls Branch)

ABSAZAJJCLS
Johannesburg, South Africa Country Code: ZA

SWIFT Details

Bank Name
Absa Bank Limited
SWIFT Code
ABSAZAJJCLS
Country
South Africa
City
Johannesburg
Branch Name
(cls Branch)
Country Code
ZA

Anatomy of SWIFT Code: ABSAZAJJCLS

A SWIFT code is built of 8 or 11 characters depending on the branch specificity. Here is how your code is constructed:

ABSA Bank
ZA Country
JJ Location
CLS Branch
  • ABSA Represents the bank name (first 4 letters).
  • ZA Represents the country code (2 letters, 'ZA').
  • JJ Represents the city/location code (2 letters/digits).
  • CLS Represents the specific branch office (3 characters, optional).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SWIFT code for Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg?

The SWIFT code of Absa Bank Limited in Johannesburg is ABSAZAJJCLS. This identifier code is unique to this specific bank branch location.

Is SWIFT code the same as BIC code?

Yes, SWIFT codes and BIC (Bank Identifier Codes) are exactly the same thing. BIC is the official international standard, and SWIFT represents the Society for Interbank Financial Telecommunication network that runs it.

How do I send money internationally using this SWIFT code?

When sending a global bank wire to Absa Bank Limited, you must provide this SWIFT code (ABSAZAJJCLS) along with the beneficiary name, account number, bank address, and currency choice to your local bank.

Wire Transfer Guide

Make sure you have all the correct information before sending international funds:

  • 1 Beneficiary Bank SWIFT Code: Double-check the 8 or 11 digit SWIFT code (ABSAZAJJCLS).
  • 2 Beneficiary Name & Account Number: Use the exact legal name registered with the bank.
  • 3 Bank Details: Bank Name (Absa Bank Limited) and Address/City (Johannesburg).
  • 4 Intermediary Banks: Some transfers require routing through a third bank; consult your bank's wire transfer desk.

Other Branches in Johannesburg

(absa Capital Brokers)

ABSAZAJJACS

(absa Custody)

ABSAZAJJMG3

(absa Issuing Agent)

ABSAZAJJMG1

(absa Reconcilitaion Division)

ABSAZAJJREK

(absa Trade Reporting)

ABSAZAJJMG2

(all South African Offices)

ABSAZAJJ

(corporate Banking Services - Witwatersrand/235)

ABSAZAJJCWI

(fixed Income Instrument)

ABSAZAJJFI1

Other Absa Bank Limited Branches in South Africa

(international Center Bloemfontein)

Bloemfontein

(corporate Banking Services - Western Cape/476)

Cape Town

(corporate Banking Services - Natal/479)

Durban

(international Banking Centre Nelspruit/449)

Nelspruit

(corporate Banking Services - Eastern Cape/480)

Port Elizabeth

(corporate Banking Services - Northern Transvaal/478)

Pretoria

(credit Card Admin Centre)

Pretoria