SWIFT/BIC code CHLMTZTZXXX
CHLMTZTZXXX belongs to China Commercial Bank Limited in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CHLMTZTZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CHLMTZTZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | China Commercial Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dar Es Salaam |
| Country | Tanzania |
How the China Commercial Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CHLM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TZ 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 BIC CHLMTZTZXXX?
CHLMTZTZXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of China Commercial Bank Limited in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Use it when you send money to an account at China Commercial Bank Limited.
What happens if I use CHLMTZTZXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CHLMTZTZXXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to China Commercial Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at China Commercial Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CHLMTZTZXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Tanzania uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in CHLMTZTZXXX stand for?
CHLM is the bank code of China Commercial Bank Limited, TZ stands for Tanzania, TZ is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Is CHLMTZTZ and CHLMTZTZXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. CHLMTZTZ is the 8-character version of CHLMTZTZXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to China Commercial Bank Limited in Dar Es Salaam.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.