SWIFT Code ECOCGMGM — ECOBANK GAMBIA, SERREKUNDA

About SWIFT Code ECOCGMGM — ECOBANK GAMBIA, SERREKUNDA

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

How to Read SWIFT Code ECOCGMGM

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ECOCGMGM

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ECOBANK GAMBIA account in SERREKUNDA, share SWIFT code ECOCGMGM 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 GAMBIA, SERREKUNDA must provide SWIFT code ECOCGMGM. 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 GAMBIA in SERREKUNDA rely on SWIFT code ECOCGMGM 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 GAMBIA →

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

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

How SWIFT Code ECOCGMGM Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ECOCGMGM

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ECOCGMGM uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SERREKUNDA 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 Gambia.

Data Accuracy

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