SWIFT Code DNABBWG10BF — NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK, FRANCISTOWN

About SWIFT Code DNABBWG10BF — NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK, FRANCISTOWN

SWIFT code DNABBWG10BF is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK in FRANCISTOWN, Botswana. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK for all outward international remittances from FRANCISTOWN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code DNABBWG10BF

The code DNABBWG10BF follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code DNABBWG10BF

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK account in FRANCISTOWN, share SWIFT code DNABBWG10BF with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK, FRANCISTOWN must provide SWIFT code DNABBWG10BF. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK in FRANCISTOWN rely on SWIFT code DNABBWG10BF for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK →

How SWIFT Code DNABBWG10BF Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code DNABBWG10BF and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code DNABBWG10BF

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter DNABBWG10BF uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for FRANCISTOWN only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Botswana.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm DNABBWG10BF directly with NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK's FRANCISTOWN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.