SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABNTF
AFDBCIABNTF belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABNTF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | NTF |
| 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.
- NTF 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/BIC code AFDBCIABNTF?
AFDBCIABNTF is the SWIFT/BIC code of African Development Bank, a unit of African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use AFDBCIAB instead of AFDBCIABNTF?
AFDBCIAB points to the head office of African Development Bank, while AFDBCIABNTF points to African Development Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AFDBCIABNTF.
How long does a transfer to African Development Bank take in Côte d’Ivoire?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter AFDBCIABNTF incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AFDBCIABNTF with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at African Development Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABNTF, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Côte d’Ivoire is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of African Development Bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.