SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX019
SCHBBWGX019 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Maun, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCHBBWGX019 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCHBBWGX |
| Branch code | 019 |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Maun |
| 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.
- 019 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX019?
The code SCHBBWGX019 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., a unit of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Maun, Botswana. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX019, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Botswana uses international SWIFT transfers, 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, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest 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.
What do the letters in SCHBBWGX019 mean?
SCHB is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., BW is the ISO code of Botswana, GX is the location code and 019 is the code of the department Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD..
What happens if I enter SCHBBWGX019 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SCHBBWGX019 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.