SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX016
SCHBBWGX016 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Selebi Phikwe, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCHBBWGX016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCHBBWGX |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Selebi Phikwe |
| 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.
- 016 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 SWIFT code SCHBBWGX016?
The code SCHBBWGX016 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Selebi Phikwe, Botswana. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SCHBBWGX016 stand for?
SCHB is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., BW is the ISO code of Botswana, GX is the code for the city or region and 016 is the code of the department Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD..
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX016, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Botswana is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
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 SCHBBWGX016 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SCHBBWGX016 against the details from Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. before you confirm.
Can I use SCHBBWGX instead of SCHBBWGX016?
SCHBBWGX is the main office of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., while SCHBBWGX016 is Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SCHBBWGX016 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.