About Company
Overview
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Subsidiary of Bank of Baroda (India), a government-owned institution founded in 1908
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Operating in Botswana since 2001, with the first branch opened in Gaborone on March 26, 2001.
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Other branches followed in Francistown (Dec 6, 2007), G-West (Gaborone West), and Palapye.
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Fully licensed and a member of Botswana’s Deposit Insurance Scheme.
🏦 Branch & Contact Information
Head Office (Gaborone)
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Managing Director: Mr. Sanjay Joshi (Asst. GM)
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Tel/Fax: +267 399 2710
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Address: Plot 14456, PostNet Kgale View, G-West Industrial, Gaborone.
Gaborone Main (AKD House, Main Mall)
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Chief Manager: Mr. Shailesh Kumar
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Tel: +267 318 8878
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Fax: +267 318 8879
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Email: gaborone@bankofbaroda.com
G-West Branch (Industrial)
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Chief Manager: Mrs. Youthika Mishra
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Tel: +267 399 2705
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Fax: +267 399 2721
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Email: gwesbo@bankofbaroda.com
Francistown Branch (Blue Jacket Street)
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Chief Manager: Mr. Rajkumar Saini
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Tel: +267 241 3440
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Fax: +267 241 3437
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Email: francistown@bankofbaroda.com
Palapye Branch
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Chief Manager: Mr. Vivek R. Singh
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Tel: +267 492 0033
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Fax: +267 492 0037
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Email: palapye@bankofbaroda.com
💳 Services & Products
Personal Banking:
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Savings accounts (Isago, Motswedi, Poelo, Premium), fixed deposits, current accounts, call accounts, notice deposits.
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Electronic transfers: EFT, RTGS, Rapid Funds to India, remittances.
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Debit card issuance, internet & mobile banking (M‑Connect Plus app)
Business Banking / SME:
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Term loans, overdraft, non-fund based offerings, auto loans, trade finance, foreign currency deposits in USD, GBP, ZAR, EUR
Digital Access:
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Internet banking, mobile banking (M‑Connect Botswana), online account opening tools.
🌍 International Transfers
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SWIFT/BIC:
BARBBWGX
(8-char) orBARBBWGXXXX
(11-char) for Head Office, Gaborone. -
Supports cross-border transfers, particularly remittance services to India .
📌 Regulatory & Market Presence
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Classified among licensed commercial banks in Botswana alongside ABSA, Stanbic, Standard Chartered, FNB, etc.
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Strong backing from parent bank: India operations include over 9,600 branches and 10,000+ ATMs; global presence in 94 offices across 17 countries
✅ Summary
Bank of Baroda Botswana is a well-established, fully licensed subsidiary offering a comprehensive suite of retail and business banking services, with a nationwide branch network and robust digital banking platforms. Ideal for personal banking, SMEs, remittances, and foreign currency needs, it benefits from strong heritage and global connectivity.