SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX015
SCHBBWGX015 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Palapye, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCHBBWGX015 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCHBBWGX |
| Branch code | 015 |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Palapye |
| Country | Botswana |
How 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.
- 015 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 SCHBBWGX015?
SCHBBWGX015 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., a unit of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Palapye, Botswana. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SCHBBWGX015 mean?
SCHB is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., BW is the ISO code of Botswana, GX is the code for the city or region and 015 is the code of the department Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD..
What is the best way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Botswana?
Many banks 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.
What happens if I use SCHBBWGX015 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SCHBBWGX015 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. take in Botswana?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX015, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. 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.