SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX026
SCHBBWGX026 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Francistown, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCHBBWGX026 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCHBBWGX |
| Branch code | 026 |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. |
| Branch | Industrial Branch |
| City | Francistown |
| 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.
- 026 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX026?
SCHBBWGX026 identifies Industrial Branch, part of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Francistown, Botswana. Only use it if 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 SCHBBWGX026, 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 it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Botswana?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in SCHBBWGX026 mean?
SCHB is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., BW is the ISO code of Botswana, GX is the location code and 026 is the code of the department Industrial Branch.
Can I use SCHBBWGX instead of SCHBBWGX026?
SCHBBWGX points to the main office of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., while SCHBBWGX026 points to Industrial Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SCHBBWGX026 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.