SWIFT Code ECOCBIBI — ECOBANK BURUNDI, BUJUMBURA

About SWIFT Code ECOCBIBI — ECOBANK BURUNDI, BUJUMBURA

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

How to Read SWIFT Code ECOCBIBI

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ECOCBIBI

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ECOBANK BURUNDI account in BUJUMBURA, share SWIFT code ECOCBIBI 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 BURUNDI, BUJUMBURA must provide SWIFT code ECOCBIBI. 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 BURUNDI in BUJUMBURA rely on SWIFT code ECOCBIBI 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 BURUNDI →

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

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

How SWIFT Code ECOCBIBI Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ECOCBIBI

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ECOCBIBI uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BUJUMBURA 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 Burundi.

Data Accuracy

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