SWIFT Code ECOCCFCF — ECOBANK CENTRAFRIQUE, BANGUI

About SWIFT Code ECOCCFCF — ECOBANK CENTRAFRIQUE, BANGUI

SWIFT code ECOCCFCF is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ECOBANK CENTRAFRIQUE in BANGUI, Central African Republic. 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 CENTRAFRIQUE for all outward international remittances from BANGUI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ECOCCFCF

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ECOCCFCF

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ECOBANK CENTRAFRIQUE account in BANGUI, share SWIFT code ECOCCFCF 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 CENTRAFRIQUE, BANGUI must provide SWIFT code ECOCCFCF. 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 CENTRAFRIQUE in BANGUI rely on SWIFT code ECOCCFCF 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 CENTRAFRIQUE →

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

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

How SWIFT Code ECOCCFCF Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ECOCCFCF

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ECOCCFCF uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BANGUI 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 Central African Republic.

Data Accuracy

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