SWIFT Code AZFIAZ22 — AFB BANK OJSC, BAKU

About SWIFT Code AZFIAZ22 — AFB BANK OJSC, BAKU

SWIFT code AZFIAZ22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AFB BANK OJSC in BAKU, Azerbaijan. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by AFB BANK OJSC for all outward international remittances from BAKU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code AZFIAZ22

The code AZFIAZ22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code AZFIAZ22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AFB BANK OJSC account in BAKU, share SWIFT code AZFIAZ22 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at AFB BANK OJSC, BAKU must provide SWIFT code AZFIAZ22. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using AFB BANK OJSC in BAKU rely on SWIFT code AZFIAZ22 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for AFB BANK OJSC →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for AFB BANK OJSC →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for AFB BANK OJSC →

How SWIFT Code AZFIAZ22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code AZFIAZ22 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to AFB BANK OJSC.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AFB BANK OJSC receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AZFIAZ22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter AZFIAZ22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BAKU only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Azerbaijan.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm AZFIAZ22 directly with AFB BANK OJSC's BAKU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.