SWIFT Code SCHBBWGX018 — STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD., ORAPA
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD. in ORAPA, Botswana. Use this code for international wire transfers.
ORAPA
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD. · Botswana
SWIFT / BIC Code
SCHBBWGX018
Code Breakdown
IFSC Code
MICR Code
BSR Code
Branch
ORAPA
City
Country Code
BW
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code SCHBBWGX018 — STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD., ORAPA
SWIFT code SCHBBWGX018 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD. in ORAPA, 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 STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD. for all outward international remittances from ORAPA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code SCHBBWGX018
The code SCHBBWGX018 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | SCHB | 4 letters | Identifies STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD. as the institution |
| Country Code | BW | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Botswana |
| Location Code | GX | 2 chars | City/region identifier within Botswana |
| Branch Code | 018 | 3 chars | Identifies the specific ORAPA branch |
When to Use SWIFT Code SCHBBWGX018
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD. account in ORAPA, share SWIFT code SCHBBWGX018 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 STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD., ORAPA must provide SWIFT code SCHBBWGX018. 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 STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD. in ORAPA rely on SWIFT code SCHBBWGX018 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT SCHBBWGX018 | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD. →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD. →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD. →
How SWIFT Code SCHBBWGX018 Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SCHBBWGX018 and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD..
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SCHBBWGX018
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
SCHBBWGX018uppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for ORAPA 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 SCHBBWGX018 directly with STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD.'s ORAPA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LTD.'s published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
