SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABAMI
AFDBCIABAMI belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABAMI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | AMI |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
The way 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.
- AMI 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 uses BIC AFDBCIABAMI?
AFDBCIABAMI is the SWIFT/BIC code of African Development Bank, part of African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at African Development Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABAMI, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Côte d’Ivoire uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use AFDBCIAB instead of AFDBCIABAMI?
AFDBCIAB points to the head office of African Development Bank, while AFDBCIABAMI is African Development Bank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AFDBCIABAMI.
How long does it take to send money to African Development Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in AFDBCIABAMI mean?
AFDB is the bank code of African Development Bank, CI stands for Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the code for the city or region and AMI is the code of the department African Development Bank.
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 specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.