SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABATF
AFDBCIABATF belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABATF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | ATF |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
How 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.
- ATF 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABATF?
AFDBCIABATF identifies African Development Bank, a unit of African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to African Development Bank in Côte d’Ivoire?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Côte d’Ivoire with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of AFDBCIABATF stand for?
AFDB is the bank code of African Development Bank, CI stands for Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the location code and ATF is the code of the branch African Development Bank.
Does African Development Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 31 SWIFT/BIC codes for African Development Bank in Côte d’Ivoire. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter AFDBCIABATF with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check AFDBCIABATF against the details from African Development Bank before sending.
How long does a transfer to African Development Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.