SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX013
SCHBBWGX013 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Mahalpye, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCHBBWGX013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCHBBWGX |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Mahalpye |
| 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.
- 013 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 uses SWIFT code SCHBBWGX013?
SCHBBWGX013 identifies Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., a unit of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Mahalpye, Botswana. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SCHBBWGX013 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SCHBBWGX013 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of SCHBBWGX013 stand for?
SCHB is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., BW is the ISO code of Botswana, GX is the location code and 013 is the code of the branch Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD..
Can I use SCHBBWGX instead of SCHBBWGX013?
SCHBBWGX is the head office of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., while SCHBBWGX013 is Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SCHBBWGX013.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX013, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Botswana is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Botswana?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.