SWIFT/BIC code FIRNTZTXXXX
FIRNTZTXXXX belongs to First National Bank of Tanzania in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIRNTZTXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIRNTZTX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First National Bank of Tanzania |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dar Es Salaam |
| Country | Tanzania |
The way the First National Bank of Tanzania SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FIRN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TX 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
Which institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code FIRNTZTXXXX?
FIRNTZTXXXX identifies the main office of First National Bank of Tanzania in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Use it when you send money to an account at First National Bank of Tanzania.
What is the cheapest way to send money to First National Bank of Tanzania?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Tanzania with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use FIRNTZTXXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FIRNTZTXXXX with the recipient before sending.
Are FIRNTZTX and FIRNTZTXXXX the same code?
Yes. FIRNTZTX is the 8-character version of FIRNTZTXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to First National Bank of Tanzania in Dar Es Salaam.
What does each part of FIRNTZTXXXX mean?
FIRN is the bank code of First National Bank of Tanzania, TZ stands for Tanzania, TX is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at First National Bank of Tanzania?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FIRNTZTXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Tanzania is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.