Standard Bank Branch Code for Pietermaritzburg
Use 051001 as the branch code when transferring money to a Standard Bank account in Pietermaritzburg, 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 Pietermaritzburg
KZN's capital and Msunduzi municipality. Banks at Cascades, Liberty Midlands Mall, Church Street and along Chatterton Road.
Other banks in Pietermaritzburg
- 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 Pietermaritzburg
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Code verified 2026-05-14 against Standard Bank's public help-centre. Pietermaritzburg 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.

