SWIFT/BIC code EFABTZTZXXX
EFABTZTZXXX belongs to Efatha Bank Limited in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EFABTZTZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EFABTZTZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Efatha Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dar Es Salaam |
| Country | Tanzania |
How the Efatha Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EFAB 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 is behind BIC EFABTZTZXXX?
The code EFABTZTZXXX belongs to the headquarters of Efatha Bank Limited in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Efatha Bank Limited.
What happens if I use EFABTZTZXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check EFABTZTZXXX against the details from Efatha Bank Limited before you confirm.
Are EFABTZTZ and EFABTZTZXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. EFABTZTZ is the 8-character version of EFABTZTZXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Efatha Bank Limited in Dar Es Salaam.
What do I need to send money to an account at Efatha Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code EFABTZTZXXX, 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 does each part of EFABTZTZXXX stand for?
EFAB is the institution code of Efatha Bank Limited, TZ stands for Tanzania, TZ is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Efatha Bank Limited in Tanzania?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.