SWIFT/BIC code AFRICIABXXX
AFRICIABXXX belongs to Bank of Africa - Cote D'ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFRICIABXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFRICIAB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Africa - Cote D'ivoire |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
The way the Bank of Africa - Cote D'ivoire SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFRI 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
Which institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code AFRICIABXXX?
AFRICIABXXX identifies the main office of Bank of Africa - Cote D'ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Use it when a payment to Bank of Africa - Cote D'ivoire does not need a specific branch.
Does Bank of Africa - Cote D'ivoire have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AFRICIABXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Africa - Cote D'ivoire in Côte d’Ivoire, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Africa - Cote D'ivoire in Côte d’Ivoire?
Banks often add several percent 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.
What happens if I use AFRICIABXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AFRICIABXXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Africa - Cote D'ivoire in Côte d’Ivoire?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Are AFRICIAB and AFRICIABXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. AFRICIAB is the 8-character version of AFRICIABXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Africa - Cote D'ivoire in Abidjan.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.