SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABPRS
AFDBCIABPRS belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABPRS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | PRS |
| 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.
- PRS 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 AFDBCIABPRS?
The code AFDBCIABPRS belongs to African Development Bank, a unit of African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
What happens if I use AFDBCIABPRS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check AFDBCIABPRS against the details from African Development Bank before sending.
How long does it take to send money to African Development Bank in Côte d’Ivoire?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use AFDBCIAB instead of AFDBCIABPRS?
AFDBCIAB is the head office of African Development Bank, while AFDBCIABPRS is African Development Bank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AFDBCIABPRS.
What do I need to send money to an account at African Development Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABPRS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Côte d’Ivoire is not part of SEPA, 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.