SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABRWS
AFDBCIABRWS belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABRWS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | RWS |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | Rwssi |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
The way 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.
- RWS 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 BIC AFDBCIABRWS?
The code AFDBCIABRWS belongs to Rwssi, a unit of African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in AFDBCIABRWS mean?
AFDB is the institution code of African Development Bank, CI stands for Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the location code and RWS is the code of the branch Rwssi.
Has African Development Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 31 SWIFT/BIC codes for African Development Bank in Côte d’Ivoire. All of them are listed on the page of African Development Bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at African Development Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABRWS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Côte d’Ivoire uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to African Development Bank in Côte d’Ivoire?
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 – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to African Development Bank take in Côte d’Ivoire?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.