SWIFT/BIC code SBICBWGXXXX
SBICBWGXXXX belongs to Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited in Gaborone, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBICBWGXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBICBWGX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Gaborone |
| Country | Botswana |
The way the Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBIC 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 SWIFT code SBICBWGXXXX?
SBICBWGXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited in Gaborone, Botswana. Use it when a payment to Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBICBWGXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Botswana uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Are SBICBWGX and SBICBWGXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SBICBWGX is the 8-character version of SBICBWGXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited in Gaborone.
What does each part of SBICBWGXXXX mean?
SBIC is the bank code of Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited, BW is the ISO code of Botswana, GX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SBICBWGXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Stanbic Bank 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.