SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABALS
AFDBCIABALS belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABALS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | ALS |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | African Legal Support Facility |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
The way the African Development Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- ALS 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 code AFDBCIABALS?
AFDBCIABALS is the SWIFT/BIC code of African Legal Support Facility, a branch or department of African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use AFDBCIAB instead of AFDBCIABALS?
AFDBCIAB points to the head office of African Development Bank, while AFDBCIABALS is African Legal Support Facility. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use AFDBCIABALS if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use AFDBCIABALS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AFDBCIABALS against the details from African Development Bank before you confirm.
What do the letters in AFDBCIABALS stand for?
AFDB is the bank code of African Development Bank, CI is the ISO code of Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the location code and ALS is the code of the branch African Legal Support Facility.
What is the best way to send money to African Development Bank in Côte d’Ivoire?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Côte d’Ivoire with transfer services before you send.
Has African Development Bank got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of African Development Bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.