SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABXXX
AFDBCIABXXX belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
The way the African Development Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- XXX 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABXXX?
The code AFDBCIABXXX belongs to the head office of African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at African Development Bank.
Are AFDBCIAB and AFDBCIABXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. AFDBCIAB is the short version of AFDBCIABXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to African Development Bank in Abidjan.
How long does it take to send money to African Development Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at African Development Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Côte d’Ivoire uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of AFDBCIABXXX stand for?
AFDB is the institution code of African Development Bank, CI is the ISO code of Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What is the best way to send money to African Development Bank?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Côte d’Ivoire with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.