Standard Bank Branch Code for East London
Standard Bank branch code (East London)
051001
Universal electronic code - works at every Standard Bank branch in East London and nationally
Use 051001 as the branch code when transferring money to a Standard Bank account in East London, setting up a debit order, paying SARS, or any other EFT. There is no separate city-specific code that you need for electronic transactions.
About East London
Buffalo City Metro. Banks at Hemingways Mall, Vincent Park, East London CBD and along Beach Road.
Other banks in East London
- FNB (First National Bank): 250655
- Absa: 632005
- Nedbank: 198765
- Capitec Bank: 470010
- TymeBank: 678910
- Investec Bank: 580105
- African Bank: 430000
- Discovery Bank: 679000
- Bidvest Bank: 462005
About Standard Bank's branch code
051001 is technically the Johannesburg branch code, but it functions as the universal code accepted across all electronic transactions for Standard Bank accounts.
FAQs about Standard Bank branch code in East London
What is the Standard Bank branch code for East London?
051001. Standard Bank uses a universal electronic branch code that works for every account in East London and across South Africa.
Is there a different Standard Bank branch code for East London vs Johannesburg or Cape Town?
No. Standard Bank's universal code 051001 works for accounts opened at ANY Standard Bank branch nationally, including all branches in East London.
Where do I find Standard Bank branches in East London?
Use Standard Bank's branch locator on their official website. The page on this site lists key branch locations in East London for context.
Related
Code verified 2026-05-14 against Standard Bank's public help-centre. East London branch information is for context; the universal code is what you need for EFT. Source: https://www.standardbank.co.za/southafrica/personal/contact-us/branch-locator.