SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABARE
AFDBCIABARE belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABARE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | ARE |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | Arei |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
The way the African Development Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- ARE 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 BIC AFDBCIABARE?
The code AFDBCIABARE belongs to Arei, a branch or department of African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to African Development Bank?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use AFDBCIAB instead of AFDBCIABARE?
AFDBCIAB is the head office of African Development Bank, while AFDBCIABARE points to Arei. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AFDBCIABARE.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at African Development Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABARE, 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.
What does each part of AFDBCIABARE 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 ARE identifies the branch Arei.
What is the cheapest way to send money to African Development Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive 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.