ABSA Sort Codes South Africa and Branch Names
Every Absa account in South Africa shares one branch code, and it is the number you need for EFT payments, debit orders and recurring transactions. South Africa calls the sort code a branch code, so you will see both terms used for the same six digits.
What Is the Absa Sort Code?
The Absa universal branch code is 632005. It works for cheque and savings accounts, and it applies for every Absa branch in South Africa. Older cheque books and statements may show a different branch-specific number. For electronic payments you can enter 632005 no matter where you opened your account.
Absa Branch Names and Their Code
| Branch name | Branch code |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 632005 |
| Pretoria | 632005 |
| Sandton | 632005 |
| Cape Town | 632005 |
| Durban | 632005 |
| Bloemfontein | 632005 |
| Gqeberha | 632005 |
| Kimberley | 632005 |
| Goodwood | 632005 |
The same code covers every other branch name, so you never need to hunt for a separate number.
Where to Use the Branch Code
- EFT payments to an Absa account
- Debit orders and stop orders
- Salary payments from your employer
- SARS payments and other recurring transactions
How to Pay Into an Absa Account
Why Branch Names Still Matter
You do not need a branch name to make an electronic payment, because 632005 covers every branch. The name is useful when you want to visit in person, collect a card or ask a banker to look at your account. When you open your banking profile, note the branch that holds your account so you can tell staff where to find your records. Cities such as Johannesburg, Pretoria, Sandton, Cape Town, Durban, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha and Kimberley all have Absa branches, and each uses the same code for payments.
Personal and Business Accounts
The universal code applies to personal accounts and business accounts alike. A small business that invoices clients can print 632005 on every invoice beside its account number and account type. Employees can give the same code to payroll, and tenants can give it to landlords who collect rent by debit order. One code on every document keeps your payment details simple and consistent.
Where to Find Your Own Details
Your account number appears on your statements, in the Absa Banking App and in Absa Online Banking. Use the account number together with the universal branch code when you give your details to an employer, landlord or client.
Avoid Payment Mistakes
- Copy the account number exactly as written
- Confirm the account type before paying
- Keep proof of payment until the money reaches the recipient
- Verify new payment details by phone with the person you are paying
Contact Absa
Call 08600 08600 or write to [email protected].
