SWIFT/BIC code BATSBW21XXX
BATSBW21XXX belongs to British American Tobacco Botswana (Pty) Limited in Gaborone, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSBW21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSBW21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British American Tobacco Botswana (Pty) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Gaborone |
| Country | Botswana |
The way the British American Tobacco Botswana (Pty) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BATS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses BIC BATSBW21XXX?
BATSBW21XXX identifies the headquarters of British American Tobacco Botswana (Pty) Limited in Gaborone, Botswana. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at British American Tobacco Botswana (Pty) Limited.
What happens if I enter BATSBW21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BATSBW21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to British American Tobacco Botswana (Pty) Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Botswana with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BATSBW21XXX stand for?
BATS is the institution code of British American Tobacco Botswana (Pty) Limited, BW is the ISO code of Botswana, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at British American Tobacco Botswana (Pty) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BATSBW21XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Botswana uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to British American Tobacco Botswana (Pty) Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.