SWIFT Code ADFDAEAA — ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT, ABU DHABI

About SWIFT Code ADFDAEAA — ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT, ABU DHABI

SWIFT code ADFDAEAA is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT in ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates. 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 ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT for all outward international remittances from ABU DHABI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ADFDAEAA

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ADFDAEAA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT account in ABU DHABI, share SWIFT code ADFDAEAA 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 ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT, ABU DHABI must provide SWIFT code ADFDAEAA. 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 ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT in ABU DHABI rely on SWIFT code ADFDAEAA 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 ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT →

How SWIFT Code ADFDAEAA Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ADFDAEAA 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 ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ADFDAEAA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ADFDAEAA uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ABU DHABI 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 United Arab Emirates.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ADFDAEAA directly with ABU DHABI FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT's ABU DHABI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.