SWIFT/BIC code SCBLTZTXXXX
SCBLTZTXXXX belongs to Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania LTD in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLTZTXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLTZTX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dar Es Salaam |
| Country | Tanzania |
The way the Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBL 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 BIC SCBLTZTXXXX?
SCBLTZTXXXX identifies the headquarters of Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania LTD in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. It is the code to use when a payment to Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania LTD does not need a specific branch.
Is SCBLTZTX and SCBLTZTXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SCBLTZTX is the short version of SCBLTZTXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania LTD in Dar Es Salaam.
Has Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania LTD got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania LTD in Tanzania. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania LTD take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter SCBLTZTXXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SCBLTZTXXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLTZTXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Tanzania is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.