SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABFSF
AFDBCIABFSF belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABFSF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | FSF |
| 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.
- FSF 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 code AFDBCIABFSF?
AFDBCIABFSF 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 happens if I use AFDBCIABFSF incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AFDBCIABFSF with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use AFDBCIAB instead of AFDBCIABFSF?
AFDBCIAB points to the main office of African Development Bank, while AFDBCIABFSF points to African Development Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AFDBCIABFSF.
Has African Development Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 31 SWIFT/BIC codes for African Development Bank in Côte d’Ivoire. All of them are listed on the page of African Development Bank.
What does each part of AFDBCIABFSF stand for?
AFDB is the institution code of African Development Bank, CI stands for Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the code for the city or region and FSF is the code of the department African Development Bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at African Development Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABFSF, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Côte d’Ivoire uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.