Standard Bank Branch Codes 2026 [Updated]
We are pleased to present to you all the updated Standard Bank branch codes as of the year 2026. Standard Bank is considered to be one of the biggest banks in South Africa, with branches scattered all over the country.
Basically, the branch code of the Standard Bank is needed to show the area where that specific branch is located. The bank branch code is also needed to be able to track transactions at that particular branch.
Standard Bank is a licensed financial services provider in terms of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act and a registered credit provider in terms of the National Credit Act. They also offer bursaries to qualifying students.
STANDARD BANK UNIVERSAL BRANCH CODE
The universal branch code for Standard Bank is 051001. This is the code to use for:
- Electronic funds transfers (EFTs)
- Online banking payments
- Direct deposits
- ATM transactions
- Most international payments initiated from a South African account
This single code replaced the older system where each physical branch had its own unique three-digit identifier. Standard Bank’s official website confirms 051001 as the default and recommended code for the above transaction types. Using it eliminates the need to look up a branch-specific code for routine payments, and it removes the risk of entering an incorrect code that could delay or fail a transaction.
When would you still need a specific branch code? In rare cases — typically involving legacy corporate systems or older institutional software that predates universal routing — a specific branch code may still be required. This is almost never the case for personal customers. If a payment instruction you receive specifies a branch code other than 051001, that instruction has come from the recipient’s side, and you should follow it exactly as given.
To find the specific code for any Standard Bank branch, use the official Standard Bank Branch & ATM Locator. Search by suburb, city, or postal code, select the branch, and the profile will show the branch code alongside the address, phone number, and operating hours. You can also call Standard Bank customer support on 0860 123 000 to confirm a specific branch code directly.
Avoid using third-party websites or old spreadsheets to look up branch codes. Those sources are frequently outdated — branches merge, close, or migrate to new systems — and an incorrect code can cause payment failures or misdirected funds.
STANDARD BANK SWIFT/BIC CODE FOR INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS
For international wire transfers, a different type of code is needed alongside the branch code. This is the SWIFT/BIC code, which identifies Standard Bank on the global interbank network. The SWIFT/BIC code for The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited is SBZAZAJJ.
The branch code (051001) works within South Africa’s domestic payment system. The SWIFT/BIC code (SBZAZAJJ) is what foreign banks use to route funds to Standard Bank from outside the country. When someone overseas sends money to your Standard Bank account, they will need your account number and the SWIFT/BIC code — not the domestic branch code.
LIST OF STANDARD BANK BRANCH CODES
The table below shows a selection of Standard Bank branch codes. These are provided for reference only. For the most current and complete list, always verify through the official Standard Bank Branch Locator, as branch details change over time.
Note: Branches marked as closed or merged are included here for historical reference only. Do not use their codes for any new transactions.
| Branch Name | Address | City / Province | Branch Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushbuckridge | Shop 23, Twin City Shopping Complex | Mpumalanga | 053352 |
| Butterworth | 7 Umtata Street | Eastern Cape | 050221 |
| Caledon | 16 Plein Street | Western Cape | 050112 |
| Calitzdorp | Voortrekker Street | Western Cape | 050014 |
| Calvinia | 21 Hope Street | Northern Cape | 050006 |
| Cape Town Cash Services | Heerengracht Tower, Standard Bank Centre | Cape Town, Western Cape | 025810 |
| Cape Town (Closed 2012-02-11) | Merged with Thibault Square — 2012-02-11 | Western Cape | 020009 — Do not use for new transactions |
| Capegate | Shop 40, Capegate Shopping Centre | Western Cape | 023910 |
| Carletonville | Cnr Annan Road and Gold Street | Gauteng | 016141 |
| Carlton Centre | Upper Shopping Level, Carlton Centre | Johannesburg, Gauteng | 002305 |
| Carnarvon | 28 Alheit Street | Northern Cape | 050108 |
| Carolina | 50 Voortrekker Street | Mpumalanga | 052551 |
| Castle Walk | Castle Walk Shopping Centre, Swakop Street | Pretoria, Gauteng | 014645 |
For the full and current list of Standard Bank branch codes, use the official branch locator:
Standard Bank Branch & ATM Locator
