SWIFT/BIC code ECOVIQBA616
ECOVIQBA616 belongs to Economy Bank For Investment and Finance in Baghdad, Iraq.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECOVIQBA616 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECOVIQBA |
| Branch code | 616 |
| Bank | Economy Bank For Investment and Finance |
| Branch | Alshorjah |
| City | Baghdad |
| Country | Iraq |
The way the Economy Bank For Investment and Finance SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ECOV Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IQ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 616 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 is behind SWIFT code ECOVIQBA616?
ECOVIQBA616 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Alshorjah, part of Economy Bank For Investment and Finance in Baghdad, Iraq. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Economy Bank For Investment and Finance in Iraq?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iraq with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of ECOVIQBA616 stand for?
ECOV is the bank code of Economy Bank For Investment and Finance, IQ stands for Iraq, BA is the location code and 616 is the code of the branch Alshorjah.
Can I use ECOVIQBA instead of ECOVIQBA616?
ECOVIQBA is the main office of Economy Bank For Investment and Finance, while ECOVIQBA616 is Alshorjah. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ECOVIQBA616.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Economy Bank For Investment and Finance?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ECOVIQBA616, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iraq uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use ECOVIQBA616 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ECOVIQBA616 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.