SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGX036
SCHBBWGX036 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Gaborone, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCHBBWGX036 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCHBBWGX |
| Branch code | 036 |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. |
| Branch | Foreign Trade |
| City | Gaborone |
| 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.
- 036 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 BIC SCHBBWGX036?
SCHBBWGX036 identifies Foreign Trade, part of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Gaborone, Botswana. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SCHBBWGX instead of SCHBBWGX036?
SCHBBWGX points to the main office of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., while SCHBBWGX036 is Foreign Trade. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SCHBBWGX036 if the recipient asks for it.
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..
What happens if I use SCHBBWGX036 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SCHBBWGX036 against the details from Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. before you confirm.
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, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster 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 what you receive in Botswana with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.