SWIFT/BIC code FMBZTZTXXXX
FMBZTZTXXXX belongs to African Banking Corporation Tanzania Limited in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FMBZTZTXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FMBZTZTX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | African Banking Corporation Tanzania Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dar Es Salaam |
| Country | Tanzania |
How the African Banking Corporation Tanzania Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FMBZ 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code FMBZTZTXXXX?
The code FMBZTZTXXXX belongs to the headquarters of African Banking Corporation Tanzania Limited in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. It is the code to use when a payment to African Banking Corporation Tanzania Limited does not need a specific branch.
Is FMBZTZTX and FMBZTZTXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FMBZTZTX is the short version of FMBZTZTXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach African Banking Corporation Tanzania Limited in Dar Es Salaam.
What is the best way to send money to African Banking Corporation Tanzania Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Tanzania with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to African Banking Corporation Tanzania Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in FMBZTZTXXXX stand for?
FMBZ is the bank code of African Banking Corporation Tanzania Limited, 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 African Banking Corporation Tanzania Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FMBZTZTXXXX, the account number or IBAN 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.