SWIFT/BIC code FMBZBWGAXXX
FMBZBWGAXXX belongs to African Banking Corporation of Botswana (Proprietary) Limited in Gaborone, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FMBZBWGAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FMBZBWGA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | African Banking Corporation of Botswana (Proprietary) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Gaborone |
| Country | Botswana |
The way the African Banking Corporation of Botswana (Proprietary) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FMBZ Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- GA 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 SWIFT/BIC code FMBZBWGAXXX?
FMBZBWGAXXX identifies the head office of African Banking Corporation of Botswana (Proprietary) Limited in Gaborone, Botswana. Use it when you send money to an account at African Banking Corporation of Botswana (Proprietary) Limited.
Are FMBZBWGA and FMBZBWGAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. FMBZBWGA is the 8-character version of FMBZBWGAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach African Banking Corporation of Botswana (Proprietary) Limited in Gaborone.
What happens if I use FMBZBWGAXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FMBZBWGAXXX against the details from African Banking Corporation of Botswana (Proprietary) Limited before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to African Banking Corporation of Botswana (Proprietary) Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Botswana with transfer services before you send.
Does African Banking Corporation of Botswana (Proprietary) Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FMBZBWGAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for African Banking Corporation of Botswana (Proprietary) Limited in Botswana, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of FMBZBWGAXXX stand for?
FMBZ is the bank code of African Banking Corporation of Botswana (Proprietary) Limited, BW stands for Botswana, GA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.