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Documents needed

When executing a forex payment please ensure that you have the correct and full details on hand:

  • Account name
  • Account number
  • Beneficiary physical address
  • Beneficiary bank
  • Beneficiary bank code
  • Postal code
  • SWIFT code or BIC

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Qualifying criteria

  1. Open to citizens and non-citizens of Botswana
  2. Clients must be younger than 18

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Online Banking

How to add a beneficiary

  1. Log in to your FNB Online Banking
  2. Select the Forex tab on the menu
  3. Select 'Global Payments'
  4. Select 'Add to enter beneficiary's details
  5. Insert the beneficiary's details
  6. Select 'Submit'
  7. Approve the OTP and select 'Confirm'

How to make a global payment

  1. Select the Global Payment tab
  2. Select 'Pay' on the global beneficiaries list
  3. Insert applicant's details
  4. Select payment details of the beneficiary
  5. Indicate the nature of the transfer and select 'Continue'
  6. Tick to accept the regulatory declaration
  7. Approve the OTP and select 'Confirm'

How to make bulk upload payments

Using File Upload is quick and easy with our File Import template, allowing you to process your payments faster.

  1. Log in to 'Online Banking Enterprise™'
  2. Select 'Global Payments'
  3. Select 'Add' and then 'Import Payments'
  4. Download the File Import template and complete the template offline
  5. Specify your Import Reference and attach your payment file
  6. Select your applicable Import Settings, specify your preferred communication preference and select 'Continue'
  7. Go to Create+Maintain. Select 'Maintain' for the applicable file to view payments, validate and select 'Submit'.

Once authorised, the payments file will appear in your History for further processing and settlement.

Global payments

Save on fees when you transact online

Through our electronic channels you can send and invest in foreign currency in a few simple steps.

Botswana's Best Foreign Exchange Provider for 5 years running*
*Global Finance World's Best FX Providers 2017 - 2021

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What you get

A secure and fast
service guaranteed

We make use of the SWIFT method of transferring funds and guarantee a secure, fast, standardised transfer service to suit your needs.

  • Preferential exchange rates
  • Competitive fees
  • Available 24/7/365 via Online Banking
  • Simplify the process by saving your beneficiaries online
  • Payments are securely processed on the FNB electronic banking platform
  • Facilitate automated SWIFT messages via the online FX Service Desk: fxservice@rmb.co.bw
  • Dedicated FX service desk to assist with all your FX queries:
    • Proof of payment
    • Payment status
    • TextPGuidance on how to execute an online FX payment or transferlace
  • FX Service Desk contact
    • Email: FX Service Desk
    • Tel: +267 370 6723 / 6477 / 6162
 

How it works

Send money globally

Make sure you have the banking details and personal information of the beneficiary as well as the reason for your payment.

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Add a beneficiary, and make global and bulk upload payments

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Balance of payments codes (BoP)

Cross-border
transaction reporting
guaranteed

As an Authorised Dealer in foreign exchange, FirstRand and its divisions (including RMB and FNB) are required to report cross-border customer transactions to the Bank of Botswana. This system of reporting is called balance of payments reporting or BoP reporting for short.

When doing cross-border transactions refer to the balance of payments category codes listed below.

View the BoP codes (reasons) for all global transactions

 

Getting it made easy

Global Payments

Qualifying criteria

  1. FNB current / cheque account
  2. Access to Online Banking or Online Banking Enterprise™

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Documents needed

When executing a forex payment please ensure that you have the correct and full details on hand:

  • Account name
  • Account number
  • Beneficiary physical address
  • Beneficiary bank
  • Beneficiary bank code
  • Postal code
  • SWIFT code or BIC
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