SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABZMD
AFDBCIABZMD belongs to African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBCIABZMD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBCIAB |
| Branch code | ZMD |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
How the African Development Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- ZMD 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 BIC AFDBCIABZMD?
AFDBCIABZMD identifies African Development Bank, a branch or department 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 does each part of AFDBCIABZMD stand for?
AFDB is the bank code of African Development Bank, CI is the ISO code of Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the location code and ZMD identifies the branch African Development Bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to African Development Bank?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at African Development Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBCIABZMD, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Côte d’Ivoire uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has African Development Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 31 SWIFT/BIC codes for African Development Bank in Côte d’Ivoire, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to African Development Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.