SWIFT/BIC code NLCBTZTXZAN
NLCBTZTXZAN belongs to National Bank of Commerce, The in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NLCBTZTXZAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NLCBTZTX |
| Branch code | ZAN |
| Bank | National Bank of Commerce, The |
| Branch | Zanzibar Branch-Unguja |
| City | Zanzibar |
| Country | Tanzania |
The way the National Bank of Commerce, The SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- ZAN 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 BIC NLCBTZTXZAN?
The code NLCBTZTXZAN belongs to Zanzibar Branch-Unguja, a unit of National Bank of Commerce, The in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Commerce, The?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Commerce, The?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Tanzania with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Commerce, The?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NLCBTZTXZAN, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Tanzania is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in NLCBTZTXZAN stand for?
NLCB is the bank code of National Bank of Commerce, The, TZ is the ISO code of Tanzania, TX is the code for the city or region and ZAN is the code of the branch Zanzibar Branch-Unguja.
Has National Bank of Commerce, The got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.