SWIFT/BIC code CCEICMCXBDA
CCEICMCXBDA belongs to Afriland First Bank in Bamenda, Cameroon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CCEICMCXBDA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CCEICMCX |
| Branch code | BDA |
| Bank | Afriland First Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bamenda |
| Country | Cameroon |
How the Afriland First Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CCEI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BDA 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 branch is behind BIC CCEICMCXBDA?
The code CCEICMCXBDA belongs to Afriland First Bank, a branch or department of Afriland First Bank in Bamenda, Cameroon. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Afriland First Bank?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Afriland First Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CCEICMCXBDA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Cameroon uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of CCEICMCXBDA stand for?
CCEI is the bank code of Afriland First Bank, CM is the ISO code of Cameroon, CX is the location code and BDA identifies the branch Afriland First Bank.
Can I use CCEICMCX instead of CCEICMCXBDA?
CCEICMCX is the head office of Afriland First Bank, while CCEICMCXBDA points to Afriland First Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CCEICMCXBDA.
What is the best way to send money to Afriland First Bank in Cameroon?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Cameroon with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.