SWIFT Code ECOCBFBF — ECOBANK BURKINA, OUAGADOUGOU

About SWIFT Code ECOCBFBF — ECOBANK BURKINA, OUAGADOUGOU

SWIFT code ECOCBFBF is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ECOBANK BURKINA in OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso. 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 ECOBANK BURKINA for all outward international remittances from OUAGADOUGOU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ECOCBFBF

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ECOCBFBF

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ECOBANK BURKINA account in OUAGADOUGOU, share SWIFT code ECOCBFBF 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 ECOBANK BURKINA, OUAGADOUGOU must provide SWIFT code ECOCBFBF. 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 ECOBANK BURKINA in OUAGADOUGOU rely on SWIFT code ECOCBFBF 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 ECOBANK BURKINA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ECOBANK BURKINA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ECOBANK BURKINA →

How SWIFT Code ECOCBFBF Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ECOCBFBF

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ECOCBFBF uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for OUAGADOUGOU 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 Burkina Faso.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ECOCBFBF directly with ECOBANK BURKINA's OUAGADOUGOU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.