SWIFT/BIC code ECOCGHACXXX
ECOCGHACXXX belongs to Ecobank Ghana in Accra, Ghana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECOCGHACXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECOCGHAC |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ecobank Ghana |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Accra |
| Country | Ghana |
The way the Ecobank Ghana SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ECOC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AC 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 ECOCGHACXXX?
ECOCGHACXXX identifies the head office of Ecobank Ghana in Accra, Ghana. Use it when a payment to Ecobank Ghana does not need a specific branch.
Does Ecobank Ghana have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Ecobank Ghana in Ghana, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Ecobank Ghana.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ecobank Ghana in Ghana?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Ghana with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Ecobank Ghana?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ECOCGHACXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Ghana uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in ECOCGHACXXX stand for?
ECOC is the institution code of Ecobank Ghana, GH is the ISO code of Ghana, AC is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Is ECOCGHAC and ECOCGHACXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ECOCGHAC is the 8-character version of ECOCGHACXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Ecobank Ghana in Accra.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.