SWIFT/BIC code SABMBWG1BBL
SABMBWG1BBL belongs to Sabmiller Botswana in Gaborone, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SABMBWG1BBL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SABMBWG1 |
| Branch code | BBL |
| Bank | Sabmiller Botswana |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gaborone |
| Country | Botswana |
The way the Sabmiller Botswana SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SABM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- G1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BBL 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 SWIFT/BIC code SABMBWG1BBL?
The code SABMBWG1BBL belongs to Sabmiller Botswana, part of Sabmiller Botswana in Gaborone, Botswana. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Sabmiller Botswana got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sabmiller Botswana in Botswana. All of them are listed on the page of Sabmiller Botswana.
What do I need to send money to an account at Sabmiller Botswana?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SABMBWG1BBL, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Botswana uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Sabmiller Botswana?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use SABMBWG1 instead of SABMBWG1BBL?
SABMBWG1 points to the head office of Sabmiller Botswana, while SABMBWG1BBL is Sabmiller Botswana. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SABMBWG1BBL if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of SABMBWG1BBL mean?
SABM is the bank code of Sabmiller Botswana, BW is the ISO code of Botswana, G1 is the code for the city or region and BBL is the code of the branch Sabmiller Botswana.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.