SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX008
SCHBBWGX008 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Jwaneng, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCHBBWGX008 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCHBBWGX |
| Branch code | 008 |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Jwaneng |
| Country | Botswana |
The way the Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCHB 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.
- 008 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 branch uses BIC SCHBBWGX008?
SCHBBWGX008 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Jwaneng, Botswana. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. take in Botswana?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use SCHBBWGX008 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SCHBBWGX008 with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX008, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Botswana uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of SCHBBWGX008 mean?
SCHB is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., BW stands for Botswana, GX is the code for the city or region and 008 identifies the branch Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD..
What is the cheapest way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.?
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 – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.