SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX009
SCHBBWGX009 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Lobatse, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCHBBWGX009 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCHBBWGX |
| Branch code | 009 |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lobatse |
| Country | Botswana |
How the Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 009 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 bank is behind BIC SCHBBWGX009?
SCHBBWGX009 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., part of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Lobatse, Botswana. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SCHBBWGX009 stand for?
SCHB is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., BW stands for Botswana, GX is the code for the city or region and 009 identifies the department Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD..
Does Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Botswana, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD..
What happens if I use SCHBBWGX009 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SCHBBWGX009 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use SCHBBWGX instead of SCHBBWGX009?
SCHBBWGX points to the main office of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., while SCHBBWGX009 points to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SCHBBWGX009 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Botswana?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Botswana with specialist providers 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.