SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABADF
AFDBCIABADF belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABADF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | ADF |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | Adf |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
How the African Development Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFDB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CI Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ADF 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABADF?
AFDBCIABADF is the SWIFT/BIC code of Adf, a unit of African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use AFDBCIAB instead of AFDBCIABADF?
AFDBCIAB points to the head office of African Development Bank, while AFDBCIABADF points to Adf. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AFDBCIABADF.
Has African Development Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 31 SWIFT/BIC codes for African Development Bank in Côte d’Ivoire, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in AFDBCIABADF mean?
AFDB is the bank code of African Development Bank, CI is the ISO code of Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the location code and ADF identifies the department Adf.
How long does a transfer to African Development Bank take in Côte d’Ivoire?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at African Development Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABADF, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Côte d’Ivoire 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.