SWIFT Code CCEICMCXDLA — AFRILAND FIRST BANK, DOUALA

About SWIFT Code CCEICMCXDLA — AFRILAND FIRST BANK, DOUALA

SWIFT code CCEICMCXDLA is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AFRILAND FIRST BANK in DOUALA, Cameroon. 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 AFRILAND FIRST BANK for all outward international remittances from DOUALA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CCEICMCXDLA

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CCEICMCXDLA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AFRILAND FIRST BANK account in DOUALA, share SWIFT code CCEICMCXDLA 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 AFRILAND FIRST BANK, DOUALA must provide SWIFT code CCEICMCXDLA. 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 AFRILAND FIRST BANK in DOUALA rely on SWIFT code CCEICMCXDLA 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 AFRILAND FIRST BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for AFRILAND FIRST BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for AFRILAND FIRST BANK →

How SWIFT Code CCEICMCXDLA Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CCEICMCXDLA 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 AFRILAND FIRST BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AFRILAND FIRST BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CCEICMCXDLA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CCEICMCXDLA uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for DOUALA 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 Cameroon.

Data Accuracy

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