Absa Bank South Africa: IBAN and BIC/SWIFT Codes for International Transfers

Required Codes for Inbound Transfers to Absa

Absa Bank Limited (South Africa)

• BIC / SWIFT: ABSAZAJJ (XXX for branch optional → ABSAZAJJXXX)
• IBAN Format: South Africa does not use IBAN. Provide:
  • Account holder name
  • Account number (11 digits)
  • Branch code (6 digits, e.g., 632005 for universal)
  • Bank name: Absa Bank Limited
  • Bank address: 15 Alice Lane, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
  • SWIFT: ABSAZAJJ

Important Notes

• South Africa uses account number + branch code, not IBAN. Some sending banks insist on IBAN field—enter the account number there, or use "NOTPROVIDED".
• For ZAR payments, use SWIFT MT103 with field 57A: ABSAZAJJ.
• Confirm beneficiary details with recipient—branch code varies by account opening branch.

Absa's correspondent banks for major currencies (USD, EUR, GBP) are listed on their website; intermediary fees may apply.