SWIFT/BIC code ECOCGQGQXXX
ECOCGQGQXXX belongs to Ecobank Guinee Equatoriale in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECOCGQGQXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECOCGQGQ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ecobank Guinee Equatoriale |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Malabo |
| Country | Equatorial Guinea |
The way the Ecobank Guinee Equatoriale 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.
- GQ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- GQ 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
Which bank uses BIC ECOCGQGQXXX?
ECOCGQGQXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Ecobank Guinee Equatoriale in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Ecobank Guinee Equatoriale.
Does Ecobank Guinee Equatoriale use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ECOCGQGQXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Ecobank Guinee Equatoriale in Equatorial Guinea, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use ECOCGQGQXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ECOCGQGQXXX against the details from Ecobank Guinee Equatoriale before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ecobank Guinee Equatoriale in Equatorial Guinea?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Equatorial Guinea with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Ecobank Guinee Equatoriale?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ECOCGQGQXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Equatorial Guinea uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of ECOCGQGQXXX mean?
ECOC is the institution code of Ecobank Guinee Equatoriale, GQ is the ISO code of Equatorial Guinea, GQ is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.