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Tanzania SWIFT/BIC code validator
How the SWIFT/BIC code format works
- Format
- 8 or 11-character bank identifier code, country code TZ in positions 5-6
- Example
- CORUTZTZ
Things to watch for
- Structure: 4-letter bank code + TZ (country) + 2-character location code, plus an optional 3-character branch code
- An 8-character code (or one ending XXX) refers to the bank's head office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's financial capital
- No checksum digit — this is a format check only; it confirms positions 5-6 read TZ, not that the bank or branch actually exists
^[A-Z]{4}TZ[A-Z0-9]{2}([A-Z0-9]{3})?$A Tanzanian SWIFT/BIC code identifies the bank on an international wire transfer into or out of Tanzania. Every Tanzanian BIC has TZ fixed at positions 5-6, right after the 4-letter bank code, and the country’s largest commercial banks anchor their SWIFT head office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s main commercial city (Dodoma is the official capital, but the financial sector stayed in Dar es Salaam).
Major Tanzanian bank BIC prefixes
| Bank | BIC | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRDB Bank | CORUTZTZ | Dar es Salaam |
| NMB Bank | NMIBTZTZ | Dar es Salaam |
| National Bank of Commerce (NBC) | NLCBTZTX | Dar es Salaam |
How this validator works
This tool checks that the code is 8 or 11 characters, the first 4 characters are letters, positions 5-6 read TZ, and the location and optional branch segments use only letters and digits — entirely client-side, with nothing sent to a server.
What a pass doesn’t tell you
A pass confirms the code fits the Tanzanian BIC pattern, not that CORU, NMIB, or NLCB still names an operating bank, or that the branch suffix is current. A BIC carries no checksum digit, so a fabricated code that matches the shape still validates.
Scope: format validation only. Tanzania does not issue IBANs, so a cross-border transfer pairs the BIC with the recipient’s domestic account number.
SWIFT/BIC code FAQ
What's the SWIFT code format for a Tanzanian bank?
A Tanzanian BIC is 8 or 11 characters: a 4-letter bank code, TZ fixed at positions 5-6, a 2-character location code, and an optional 3-character branch code — for example CORUTZTZ for CRDB Bank.
How do I read a Tanzanian BIC?
In NMIBTZTZ, NMIB identifies NMB Bank, TZ is the country, and the final TZ is the location code for the bank's head office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's commercial capital.
Does an 8-character code work for a Tanzanian bank?
Yes — the 8-character BIC and its 11-character form ending XXX both identify the same head office and are accepted interchangeably on wire instructions.