SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABMFW
AFDBCIABMFW belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABMFW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | MFW |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | Making Finance |
| 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.
- MFW 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABMFW?
AFDBCIABMFW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Making Finance, part of African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Only use it if 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?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Côte d’Ivoire with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter AFDBCIABMFW incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AFDBCIABMFW with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at African Development Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABMFW, 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.
How long does a transfer to African Development Bank take in Côte d’Ivoire?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.