Bidvest Bank Universal Branch Code: 462005
Bidvest Bank's universal branch code is 462005. Use this SINGLE code for ALL Bidvest Bank branches in South Africa — you do NOT need a different code per branch. This is the #1 source of confusion around South African branch codes.
When to use the Bidvest Bank branch code 462005
Salary setup : give 462005 to your employer as the branch code, plus your Bidvest Bank account number and account name.
Debit orders and DebiCheck : 462005 identifies Bidvest Bank in the PASA national payments system, regardless of which branch holds your account.
Incoming EFT from another bank : the sender (Capitec, FNB, Standard Bank, etc.) needs your account name, Bidvest Bank account number, and 462005.
Bill payment via EFT : not required if you pay through the Bidvest Bank app (the bank already knows its own code). Required if the billing authority processes via EFT batch.
You do NOT need the branch code for in-app transfers within Bidvest Bank.
Bidvest Bank branch code vs SWIFT code
The branch code 462005 is for DOMESTIC transfers within South Africa (EFT). For receiving an INTERNATIONAL wire (from overseas), you need Bidvest Bank's SWIFT/BIC code instead — not the branch code.
Bidvest Bank SWIFT code coming to our directory — for now, confirm with the bank.