SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX021
SCHBBWGX021 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Gaborone, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCHBBWGX021 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCHBBWGX |
| Branch code | 021 |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. |
| Branch | Mall Branch |
| City | Gaborone |
| Country | Botswana |
How the Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 021 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 SWIFT code SCHBBWGX021?
SCHBBWGX021 identifies Mall Branch, part of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Gaborone, Botswana. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SCHBBWGX instead of SCHBBWGX021?
SCHBBWGX is the main office of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., while SCHBBWGX021 is Mall Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SCHBBWGX021 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Botswana?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD..
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX021, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Botswana is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive 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.