SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX027
SCHBBWGX027 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Gaborone, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCHBBWGX027 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCHBBWGX |
| Branch code | 027 |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. |
| Branch | Professional House |
| City | Gaborone |
| 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.
- 027 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 code SCHBBWGX027?
SCHBBWGX027 identifies Professional House, a branch or department of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Gaborone, Botswana. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SCHBBWGX instead of SCHBBWGX027?
SCHBBWGX is the head office of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., while SCHBBWGX027 is Professional House. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SCHBBWGX027 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
Has Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Botswana. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use SCHBBWGX027 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SCHBBWGX027 against the details from Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX027, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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.