SWIFT Code ECOCCGCG — ECOBANK CONGO, BRAZZAVILLE

About SWIFT Code ECOCCGCG — ECOBANK CONGO, BRAZZAVILLE

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

How to Read SWIFT Code ECOCCGCG

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ECOCCGCG

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ECOBANK CONGO account in BRAZZAVILLE, share SWIFT code ECOCCGCG 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 CONGO, BRAZZAVILLE must provide SWIFT code ECOCCGCG. 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 CONGO in BRAZZAVILLE rely on SWIFT code ECOCCGCG 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 CONGO →

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

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

How SWIFT Code ECOCCGCG Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ECOCCGCG

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ECOCCGCG uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BRAZZAVILLE 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 Congo, 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 ECOCCGCG directly with ECOBANK CONGO's BRAZZAVILLE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.