SWIFT/BIC code BKIDBWGXXXX
BKIDBWGXXXX belongs to Bank of India (Botswana) Limited in Gaborone, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDBWGXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDBWGX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of India (Botswana) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Gaborone |
| Country | Botswana |
How the Bank of India (Botswana) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKID 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
Which institution is behind BIC BKIDBWGXXXX?
The code BKIDBWGXXXX belongs to the head office of Bank of India (Botswana) Limited in Gaborone, Botswana. Use it when a payment to Bank of India (Botswana) Limited does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India (Botswana) Limited take in Botswana?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use BKIDBWGXXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKIDBWGXXXX against the details from Bank of India (Botswana) Limited before sending.
What do the letters in BKIDBWGXXXX stand for?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India (Botswana) Limited, BW is the ISO code of Botswana, GX is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India (Botswana) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDBWGXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Botswana uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Bank of India (Botswana) Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKIDBWGXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of India (Botswana) Limited in Botswana, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.