SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABNPD
AFDBCIABNPD belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABNPD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | NPD |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
How the African Development Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- NPD 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 uses SWIFT code AFDBCIABNPD?
AFDBCIABNPD is the SWIFT/BIC code of 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.
Does African Development Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 for a transfer to an account at African Development Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABNPD, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Côte d’Ivoire uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to African Development Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in AFDBCIABNPD mean?
AFDB is the bank code of African Development Bank, CI is the ISO code of Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the code for the city or region and NPD identifies the branch African Development Bank.
Can I use AFDBCIAB instead of AFDBCIABNPD?
AFDBCIAB points to the head office of African Development Bank, while AFDBCIABNPD points to African Development Bank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AFDBCIABNPD.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.