SWIFT/BIC code ECOCGALIXXX
ECOCGALIXXX belongs to Ecobank Gabon in Libreville, Gabon.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECOCGALIXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECOCGALI |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ecobank Gabon |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Libreville |
| Country | Gabon |
The way the Ecobank Gabon SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ECOC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LI 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
What bank uses BIC ECOCGALIXXX?
ECOCGALIXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Ecobank Gabon in Libreville, Gabon. Use it when a payment to Ecobank Gabon does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ecobank Gabon in Gabon?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Gabon with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Ecobank Gabon use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ECOCGALIXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Ecobank Gabon in Gabon, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is ECOCGALI and ECOCGALIXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ECOCGALI is the 8-character version of ECOCGALIXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Ecobank Gabon in Libreville.
What do the letters in ECOCGALIXXX stand for?
ECOC is the bank code of Ecobank Gabon, GA is the ISO code of Gabon, LI is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Ecobank Gabon?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ECOCGALIXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Gabon is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.