SWIFT/BIC code FIRNBWGXXXX
FIRNBWGXXXX belongs to First National Bank of Botswana Limited in Gaborone, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIRNBWGXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIRNBWGX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First National Bank of Botswana Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Gaborone |
| Country | Botswana |
The way the First National Bank of Botswana Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FIRN 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 FIRNBWGXXXX?
FIRNBWGXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of First National Bank of Botswana Limited in Gaborone, Botswana. It is the code to use when a payment to First National Bank of Botswana Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does First National Bank of Botswana Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for First National Bank of Botswana Limited in Botswana, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of First National Bank of Botswana Limited.
What do I need to send money to an account at First National Bank of Botswana Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FIRNBWGXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Botswana is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of FIRNBWGXXXX stand for?
FIRN is the bank code of First National Bank of Botswana Limited, BW stands for Botswana, GX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does it take to send money to First National Bank of Botswana Limited in Botswana?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Is FIRNBWGX and FIRNBWGXXXX the same code?
Yes. FIRNBWGX is the short version of FIRNBWGXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to First National Bank of Botswana Limited in Gaborone.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.