SWIFT/BIC code NLCBTZTXMBE
NLCBTZTXMBE belongs to National Bank of Commerce, The in Mbeya, Tanzania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NLCBTZTXMBE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NLCBTZTX |
| Branch code | MBE |
| Bank | National Bank of Commerce, The |
| Branch | Mbeya Branch |
| City | Mbeya |
| Country | Tanzania |
The way the National Bank of Commerce, The SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- MBE 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code NLCBTZTXMBE?
NLCBTZTXMBE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mbeya Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Commerce, The in Mbeya, Tanzania. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use NLCBTZTXMBE incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NLCBTZTXMBE with the recipient before sending.
Can I use NLCBTZTX instead of NLCBTZTXMBE?
NLCBTZTX is the main office of National Bank of Commerce, The, while NLCBTZTXMBE is Mbeya Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NLCBTZTXMBE.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Commerce, The take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Commerce, The?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NLCBTZTXMBE, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Tanzania uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does National Bank of Commerce, The have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Commerce, The in Tanzania. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.