Standard Bank Branch Code for Soweto
Use 051001 as the branch code when transferring money to a Standard Bank account in Soweto, 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 Soweto
South Africa's largest township by population. Banks operate branches at Maponya Mall, Jabulani Mall, Pimville, Diepkloof and Protea Glen.
Other banks in Soweto
- 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.
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Code verified 2026-05-14 against Standard Bank's public help-centre. Soweto 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.