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What is a branch code?<\/h2>\n

The branch code in South Africa is a 6-digit number, used by banks to identify and route transactions to their different branches. It is necessary to know your branch code while making a transaction. The first few numbers in the code represent the bank itself, and the remaining represent a particular branch of that bank. For example, 040826<\/strong> is the branch code of Standard Bank, Albert Street.<\/p>\n

Branch codes are crucial for making the right transactions; using the wrong branch code can lengthen the process or, in the worst case, transfer the amount to a different account.<\/p>\n

What is the Standard Bank Branch Code?<\/h2>\n

The Standard Bank branch code is a 6-digit code used by Standard Bank to differentiate between its different branches. Every branch of Standard Bank has a unique code, which is also mentioned on the passbook.<\/p>\n

Standard Bank was founded in 1862<\/a> and stands as one of South Africa\u2019s oldest and most prominent financial institutions. Operating across 20 African countries and maintaining international offices in major financial centers like London, New York, and Beijing, Standard Bank has firmly established itself.<\/p>\n

Difference Between Branch Code and Universal Branch Code<\/h2>\n

Universal Branch Code is the code used to identify all branches of a Bank. It is mostly used to simplify transactions by providing a universal code that can be used for any branch of a particular bank. All banks in South Africa have a universal branch code, usually found on their website.<\/p>\n

Both codes are used for bank transactions, but differ in use cases; the Universal branch code<\/strong> is mostly suitable for online banking or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)<\/a>. However, for cheques, withdrawals, deposits, and other paper transactions, it is advisable to use specific Branch Codes. Many older banking systems also require branch codes because they have not fully integrated universal codes into their banking system.<\/p>\n

Advantages of Using the Universal Branch Code<\/h2>\n

Universal Branch Codes play a crucial role in simplifying banking transactions across South Africa. The main advantage of a universal code is the convenience, as you can use the same code for all branches of a bank. It makes Electronic Fund Transfer a lot faster. By understanding and utilizing these codes effectively, you can streamline payments, transfers, and account verifications without the hassle of branch-specific codes.<\/p>\n

How to Find Your Standard Bank Branch Code?<\/h2>\n

Using the correct bank code is crucial for a correct transaction, but sometimes finding the specific code can be difficult. You can find all the branch codes of Standard Bank below.<\/p>\n

You can also find the list of Bank branches and their codes on their official website.<\/p>\n

Standard Bank of S.A. Ltd Branch Codes & Contact Details in South Africa (Updated list 2025)<\/h2>\n
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BRANCH NAME<\/th>\nADDRESS<\/th>\nCITY<\/th>\nBRANCH CODE<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
ABERDEEN<\/td>\nPORTER STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n050016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ALBERT STREET<\/td>\nQUALBERT CENTRE 40 ALBERT STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n040826<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ALBERTON<\/td>\n32 VOORTREKKER ROAD<\/td>\n<\/td>\n012342<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ALEXANDRIA<\/td>\n10 VOORTREKKER STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n050817<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ALICE<\/td>\nCNR MITCHELL AND CATHERINE STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n050119<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ALIWAL NORTH<\/td>\n16 SOMERSET STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n050020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMANZIMTOTI<\/td>\nGALLERIA SHOPPING MALL<\/td>\nKWA-ZULU NATAL<\/td>\n057527<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMERSFOORT<\/td>\nCNR SCHEIDING AND BREE STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n052543<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ARANOS<\/td>\n15 MAIN STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n080071<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ARCADIA<\/td>\nCNR HAMILTON AND CHURCH STREET<\/td>\nPRETORIA , GAUTENG<\/td>\n010845<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AUSSPANNPLATZ<\/td>\n50 REHOBOTHER ROAD<\/td>\n<\/td>\n082672<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AUSSPANNPLATZ CASH CENTRE<\/td>\n50 REHOBOTHER ROAD<\/td>\nWINDHOEK<\/td>\n086072<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BALFOUR MPUMALANGA<\/td>\nCNR STUART AND VOORTREKKER STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n052643<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BALFOUR PARK<\/td>\nUPPER LEVEL BALFOUR PARK SHOPPING CENTRE<\/td>\nJOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG<\/td>\n009160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BALLITO<\/td>\nSHOP 39-41 LIFESTYLE CENTRE<\/td>\nKWAZULU NATAL<\/td>\n040027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BARBERTON<\/td>\n81 CROWN STREET<\/td>\nMPUMALANGA<\/td>\n052552<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BARKLY EAST<\/td>\nCNR COLE AND DE VILLIERS STREET<\/td>\nEASTERN CAPE<\/td>\n050120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BARKLY WEST<\/td>\nCAMPBELL STREET<\/td>\nNORTHERN CAPE<\/td>\n050202<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BARONGWA<\/td>\nCNR. BOSCH AND NELSON MANDELA DRIVE<\/td>\nNORTH WEST<\/td>\n017045<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BAYSIDE<\/td>\nSHOP 66 BAYSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE BLOUBERG ROAD<\/td>\n<\/td>\n022209<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BEAUFORT WEST<\/td>\n70 DONKIN STREET<\/td>\nWESTERN CAPE<\/td>\n050008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BEDFORD EASTERN CAPE<\/td>\nDONKIN STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n050219<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BEDFORD GARDENS<\/td>\n2ND FLOOR BEDFORD GARDENS SHOPPING CENTRE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n018305<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BELA-BELA<\/td>\nSHOP 5, WATERBERG BOULEVARD AND<\/td>\nLIMPOPO<\/td>\n053047<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BELLVILLE CASH SERVICES<\/td>\nCNR STRAND STREET AND PETER BARLOW DRIVE<\/td>\nWESTERN CAPE<\/td>\n032610<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BERRY’S CORNER<\/td>\nCNR COMMERCIAL AND KEMPTON ROAD<\/td>\nPORT ELIZABETH<\/td>\n024210<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BERRY’S CORNER CLOSED 00-05-27<\/td>\nBERRY’S CORNER MERGED WITH WORTH END<\/td>\n<\/td>\n050517<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BETHAL<\/td>\nCNR EEUFEES AND MARK STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n052544<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BETHLEHEM<\/td>\nCNR KERK AND ROUX STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n055033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BLOEMFONTEIN<\/td>\n33-35 MAITLAND STREET<\/td>\nBLOEMFONTEIN , FREE STATE<\/td>\n055034<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BLOEMHOF<\/td>\n51 PRINCE STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n052538<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BLUE ROUTE<\/td>\nSHOP G20, BLUE ROUTE SHOPPING MALL<\/td>\nWESTERN CAPE<\/td>\n025609<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BLUFF<\/td>\nHILLSIDE BLUFF TOWERS<\/td>\nDURBAN, KWAZULU NATAL<\/td>\n043326<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BLUFF<\/td>\nMERGED WITH JACOBS ( NOW BLUFF ) 2012-02-18<\/td>\n<\/td>\n041127<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BOKSBURG<\/td>\nK90 NORTH SHOPPING CENTRE NORTH RAND ROAD<\/td>\n<\/td>\n011842<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BOTHAVILLE<\/td>\n39A PRESIDENT STREET<\/td>\nFREE STATE<\/td>\n055036<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BRAAMFONTEIN<\/td>\n76 JORISSEN STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n004805<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BRAKPAN<\/td>\n622 VOORTREKKER ROAD<\/td>\n<\/td>\n012042<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BRAMLEY<\/td>\nMERGED WITH BALFOUR PARK BRANCH 2014-07-05<\/td>\n<\/td>\n004005<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BRANDWAG<\/td>\n173 VOORTREKKER STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n055534<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BREDASDORP<\/td>\n8 INDEPENDENT STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n050012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BRIARDENE<\/td>\n1 STANHOPE PLACE<\/td>\nKWAZULU NATAL<\/td>\n043626<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BRIDGE CITY<\/td>\nSHOP U40, BRIDGE CITY SHOPPING CENTRE<\/td>\nDURBAN , KWA-ZULU NATAL<\/td>\n040927<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BRITS<\/td>\nCNR PIENAAR AND MACLEAN STREET<\/td>\nNORTH WEST<\/td>\n052546<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BRITSTOWN<\/td>\nMARKET STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n050004<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BRONKHORSTSPRUIT<\/td>\nSHOPRITE CENTRE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n052850<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BROOKLYN<\/td>\n521 FEHRSEN STREET<\/td>\nGAUTENG<\/td>\n011245<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BUREAU SERVICES<\/td>\n9TH FLOOR<\/td>\nGAUTENG<\/td>\n002756<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BURGERSDORP<\/td>\nCNR TAYLOR AND CHURCH STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n050220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BURGERSFORT<\/td>\n63 DIRK WINTERBACH STREET<\/td>\n<\/td>\n052751<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

How to Use Branch Codes?<\/h2>\n