Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED,THE?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT code for STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED,THE is SBZAZAJJ. In this code, SBZA identifies the institution, ZA is the country code for South Africa, and JJ is the location identifier (JOHANNESBURG). This 8-character code refers to the head office.

Question 2

How do I send money to STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED,THE in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

To send money to STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED,THE, provide the SWIFT code SBZAZAJJ (or the specific 11-character branch code) along with the recipient's account number to your sending bank. A standard SWIFT transfer to South Africa typically takes 2–4 business days and may incur $25–$50 in intermediary fees. Alternatively, Alaan SuperPay can deliver funds same-day with zero transfer fees.

Question 3

Does STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED,THE have branch-specific SWIFT codes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED,THE has 8 branch-specific SWIFT codes across 1 cities including JOHANNESBURG. Each branch code is 11 characters long and starts with the head office prefix SBZAZAJJ. See the branch directory table on this page for the full list.

Question 4

What currency does STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED,THE use for incoming transfers?

Accepted Answer

STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED,THE in South Africa receives international transfers in South African Rand (ZAR). When you send via SWIFT, the payment is typically converted to ZAR by the receiving bank. SuperPay transfers are settled directly in ZAR at competitive FX rates.

Question 5

Is SBZAZAJJ the correct SWIFT code for STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED,THE?

Accepted Answer

SBZAZAJJ is the verified head office SWIFT code for STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED,THE in South Africa. If you are sending to a specific branch, use the 11-character branch code from the directory table on this page. When in doubt, the 8-character head office code is generally accepted by the SWIFT network.

SWIFT Code	Branch	City
SBZAZAJJAFR	AFRICA CUSTODY NETWORK	JOHANNESBURG
SBZAZAJJBOL	CASH REPORTING	JOHANNESBURG
SBZAZAJJSCM	DIS BONDS	JOHANNESBURG
SBZAZAJJATG	JOHANNESBURG	JOHANNESBURG
SBZAZAJJSAL	JOHANNESBURG	JOHANNESBURG
SBZAZAJJCNR	JOHANNESBURG	JOHANNESBURG
SBZAZAJJPLM	PAN AFRICAN LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT	JOHANNESBURG
SBZAZAJJFSL	SECURITIES LENDING	JOHANNESBURG

SBZAZAJJ

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