SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABMIC
AFDBCIABMIC belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABMIC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | MIC |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | — |
| 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.
- MIC 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 BIC AFDBCIABMIC?
AFDBCIABMIC identifies African Development Bank, 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 best way to send money to African Development Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Côte d’Ivoire with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of AFDBCIABMIC mean?
AFDB is the institution code of African Development Bank, CI stands for Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the location code and MIC is the code of the department African Development Bank.
What happens if I use AFDBCIABMIC with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AFDBCIABMIC with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to African Development Bank in Côte d’Ivoire?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at African Development Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABMIC, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.