SWIFT/BIC code NLCBTZTX0T5
NLCBTZTX0T5 belongs to National Bank of Commerce, The in Mwanza, Tanzania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NLCBTZTX0T5 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NLCBTZTX |
| Branch code | 0T5 |
| Bank | National Bank of Commerce, The |
| Branch | Mwanza Branch |
| City | Mwanza |
| Country | Tanzania |
The way the National Bank of Commerce, The SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NLCB 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.
- 0T5 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code NLCBTZTX0T5?
NLCBTZTX0T5 identifies Mwanza Branch, a unit of National Bank of Commerce, The in Mwanza, Tanzania. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Commerce, The in Tanzania?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Commerce, The?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NLCBTZTX0T5, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Tanzania is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does National Bank of Commerce, The have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Commerce, The in Tanzania, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Commerce, The.
What do the letters in NLCBTZTX0T5 mean?
NLCB is the institution code of National Bank of Commerce, The, TZ is the ISO code of Tanzania, TX is the code for the city or region and 0T5 identifies the department Mwanza Branch.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Commerce, The in Tanzania?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive 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.