SWIFT/BIC code UNAFCIABXXX
UNAFCIABXXX belongs to United Bank For Africa Cote D'ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNAFCIABXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNAFCIAB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | United Bank For Africa Cote D'ivoire |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Abidjan |
| Country | Côte d’Ivoire |
How the United Bank For Africa Cote D'ivoire SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNAF 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 uses SWIFT code UNAFCIABXXX?
The code UNAFCIABXXX belongs to the head office of United Bank For Africa Cote D'ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. It is the code to use when a payment to United Bank For Africa Cote D'ivoire does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to United Bank For Africa Cote D'ivoire in Côte d’Ivoire?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are UNAFCIAB and UNAFCIABXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. UNAFCIAB is the 8-character version of UNAFCIABXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach United Bank For Africa Cote D'ivoire in Abidjan.
What does each part of UNAFCIABXXX stand for?
UNAF is the bank code of United Bank For Africa Cote D'ivoire, CI is the ISO code of Côte d’Ivoire, AB is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank For Africa Cote D'ivoire?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNAFCIABXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Côte d’Ivoire uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Bank For Africa Cote D'ivoire?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Côte d’Ivoire with transfer services 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.