SWIFT/BIC code AFDETZT1XXX
AFDETZT1XXX belongs to East African Development Bank in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDETZT1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDETZT1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | East African Development Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dar Es Salaam |
| Country | Tanzania |
The way the East African Development Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFDE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- T1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code AFDETZT1XXX?
The code AFDETZT1XXX belongs to the main office of East African Development Bank in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. It is the code to use when a payment to East African Development Bank does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of AFDETZT1XXX mean?
AFDE is the bank code of East African Development Bank, TZ stands for Tanzania, T1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at East African Development Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AFDETZT1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Tanzania is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to East African Development Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Tanzania with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to East African Development Bank take in Tanzania?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Are AFDETZT1 and AFDETZT1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. AFDETZT1 is the 8-character version of AFDETZT1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to East African Development Bank in Dar Es Salaam.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.