SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGXSSU
SCHBBWGXSSU belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. in Gaborone, Botswana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCHBBWGXSSU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCHBBWGX |
| Branch code | SSU |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD. |
| Branch | Securities Services Unit |
| 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.
- SSU 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 SCHBBWGXSSU?
SCHBBWGXSSU identifies Securities Services Unit, 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.
What happens if I enter SCHBBWGXSSU with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SCHBBWGXSSU with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCHBBWGXSSU, 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.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD.?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use SCHBBWGX instead of SCHBBWGXSSU?
SCHBBWGX points to the head office of Standard Chartered Bank Botswana LTD., while SCHBBWGXSSU points to Securities Services Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SCHBBWGXSSU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.