SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABDRC
AFDBCIABDRC belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABDRC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | DRC |
| 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.
- DRC 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABDRC?
AFDBCIABDRC identifies African Development Bank, a branch or department of African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to African Development Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does African Development Bank have more 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.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at African Development Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABDRC, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Côte d’Ivoire is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use AFDBCIAB instead of AFDBCIABDRC?
AFDBCIAB points to the main office of African Development Bank, while AFDBCIABDRC is African Development Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AFDBCIABDRC.
What do the letters in AFDBCIABDRC mean?
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 DRC identifies the branch African Development Bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.