SWIFT/BIC code BBOTBWGXXXX
BBOTBWGXXXX belongs to Bank of Botswana in Gaborone, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBOTBWGXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBOTBWGX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Botswana |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Gaborone |
| Country | Botswana |
How the Bank of Botswana SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBOT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- GX 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 BBOTBWGXXXX?
BBOTBWGXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Bank of Botswana in Gaborone, Botswana. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of Botswana.
Does Bank of Botswana use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BBOTBWGXXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Botswana in Botswana, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is BBOTBWGX and BBOTBWGXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BBOTBWGX is the 8-character version of BBOTBWGXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Bank of Botswana in Gaborone.
What happens if I enter BBOTBWGXXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BBOTBWGXXXX against the details from Bank of Botswana before sending.
What does each part of BBOTBWGXXXX stand for?
BBOT is the institution code of Bank of Botswana, BW stands for Botswana, GX is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Botswana?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBOTBWGXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Botswana uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.