SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABWAT
AFDBCIABWAT belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABWAT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | WAT |
| 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.
- WAT 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABWAT?
AFDBCIABWAT identifies African Development Bank, a branch or department 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 AFDBCIABWAT?
AFDBCIAB points to the head office of African Development Bank, while AFDBCIABWAT points to African Development Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use AFDBCIABWAT if the recipient 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. All of them are listed on the page of African Development Bank.
How long does a transfer to African Development Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at African Development Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABWAT, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Côte d’Ivoire is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter AFDBCIABWAT with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AFDBCIABWAT against the details from African Development Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.