SWIFT/BIC code PBZATZTZCHK
PBZATZTZCHK belongs to People's Bank of Zanzibar, The in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBZATZTZCHK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBZATZTZ |
| Branch code | CHK |
| Bank | People's Bank of Zanzibar, The |
| Branch | Chake Chake Branch |
| City | Zanzibar |
| Country | Tanzania |
How the People's Bank of Zanzibar, The SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PBZA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TZ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CHK 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/BIC code PBZATZTZCHK?
PBZATZTZCHK identifies Chake Chake Branch, a branch or department of People's Bank of Zanzibar, The in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to People's Bank of Zanzibar, The?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Tanzania with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in PBZATZTZCHK stand for?
PBZA is the institution code of People's Bank of Zanzibar, The, TZ stands for Tanzania, TZ is the code for the city or region and CHK is the code of the branch Chake Chake Branch.
What happens if I use PBZATZTZCHK with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PBZATZTZCHK against the details from People's Bank of Zanzibar, The before sending.
How long does it take to send money to People's Bank of Zanzibar, The?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use PBZATZTZ instead of PBZATZTZCHK?
PBZATZTZ points to the main office of People's Bank of Zanzibar, The, while PBZATZTZCHK is Chake Chake Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PBZATZTZCHK.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.