SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABGAF
AFDBCIABGAF belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABGAF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | GAF |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | Gafsa Trust Fund |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
The way the African Development Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- GAF 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABGAF?
The code AFDBCIABGAF belongs to Gafsa Trust Fund, a branch or department of African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
What does each part of AFDBCIABGAF stand for?
AFDB is the institution code of African Development Bank, CI stands for Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the location code and GAF is the code of the branch Gafsa Trust Fund.
What do I need to send money to an account at African Development Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABGAF, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Côte d’Ivoire uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use AFDBCIAB instead of AFDBCIABGAF?
AFDBCIAB points to the main office of African Development Bank, while AFDBCIABGAF points to Gafsa Trust Fund. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use AFDBCIABGAF if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use AFDBCIABGAF incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AFDBCIABGAF against the details from African Development Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.