SWIFT/BIC code SABMBWG1KBL

SABMBWG1KBL belongs to Sabmiller Botswana in Gaborone, Botswana.

SABMBWG1KBL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSABMBWG1KBL
8-character codeSABMBWG1
Branch codeKBL
BankSabmiller Botswana
Branch—
CityGaborone
CountryBotswana

How the Sabmiller Botswana SWIFT/BIC works

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.
KBL 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 code SABMBWG1KBL?

The code SABMBWG1KBL belongs to Sabmiller Botswana, part of Sabmiller Botswana in Gaborone, Botswana. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use SABMBWG1 instead of SABMBWG1KBL?

SABMBWG1 points to the head office of Sabmiller Botswana, while SABMBWG1KBL points to Sabmiller Botswana. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SABMBWG1KBL if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Sabmiller Botswana in Botswana?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Botswana with specialist providers before you send.

Does Sabmiller Botswana have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sabmiller Botswana in Botswana, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in SABMBWG1KBL mean?

SABM is the bank code of Sabmiller Botswana, BW is the ISO code of Botswana, G1 is the location code and KBL identifies the branch Sabmiller Botswana.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Sabmiller Botswana?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SABMBWG1KBL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Botswana is not part of SEPA, 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.