SWIFT/BIC code SFICTZTZXXX

SFICTZTZXXX belongs to Nic Bank (Tanzania) Limited in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

SFICTZTZXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSFICTZTZXXX
8-character codeSFICTZTZ
Branch codeXXX
BankNic Bank (Tanzania) Limited
BranchHead office
CityDar Es Salaam
CountryTanzania

How the Nic Bank (Tanzania) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SFIC 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.
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

Which bank uses SWIFT code SFICTZTZXXX?

SFICTZTZXXX identifies the head office of Nic Bank (Tanzania) Limited in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Use it when you send money to an account at Nic Bank (Tanzania) Limited.

How long does a transfer to Nic Bank (Tanzania) Limited take in Tanzania?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Nic Bank (Tanzania) Limited?

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.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Nic Bank (Tanzania) Limited?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SFICTZTZXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Tanzania uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in SFICTZTZXXX stand for?

SFIC is the bank code of Nic Bank (Tanzania) Limited, TZ is the ISO code of Tanzania, TZ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

Does Nic Bank (Tanzania) Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – SFICTZTZXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Nic Bank (Tanzania) Limited in Tanzania, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.