SWIFT Code ECOCCVCV — ECOBANK CABO VERDE, PRAIA

About SWIFT Code ECOCCVCV — ECOBANK CABO VERDE, PRAIA

SWIFT code ECOCCVCV is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ECOBANK CABO VERDE in PRAIA, Cape Verde. 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 CABO VERDE for all outward international remittances from PRAIA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ECOCCVCV

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ECOCCVCV

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ECOBANK CABO VERDE account in PRAIA, share SWIFT code ECOCCVCV 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 CABO VERDE, PRAIA must provide SWIFT code ECOCCVCV. 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 CABO VERDE in PRAIA rely on SWIFT code ECOCCVCV 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 CABO VERDE →

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

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

How SWIFT Code ECOCCVCV Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ECOCCVCV

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ECOCCVCV uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for PRAIA 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 Cape Verde.

Data Accuracy

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