SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABAWF
AFDBCIABAWF belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABAWF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | AWF |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | — |
| 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.
- AWF 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 code AFDBCIABAWF?
AFDBCIABAWF is the SWIFT/BIC code of African Development Bank, part of African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of AFDBCIABAWF stand for?
AFDB is the institution code of African Development Bank, CI is the ISO code of Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the code for the city or region and AWF identifies the branch African Development Bank.
What is the best way to send money to African Development Bank in Côte d’Ivoire?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use AFDBCIABAWF incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AFDBCIABAWF against the details from African Development Bank before you confirm.
Has African Development Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Can I use AFDBCIAB instead of AFDBCIABAWF?
AFDBCIAB points to the head office of African Development Bank, while AFDBCIABAWF is African Development Bank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AFDBCIABAWF if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.