SWIFT Code CODGGHAC — CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT, ACCRA

About SWIFT Code CODGGHAC — CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT, ACCRA

SWIFT code CODGGHAC is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT in ACCRA, Ghana. 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 CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT for all outward international remittances from ACCRA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CODGGHAC

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CODGGHAC

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT account in ACCRA, share SWIFT code CODGGHAC 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 CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT, ACCRA must provide SWIFT code CODGGHAC. 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 CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT in ACCRA rely on SWIFT code CODGGHAC 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 CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT →

How SWIFT Code CODGGHAC Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CODGGHAC 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 CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CODGGHAC

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CODGGHAC uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ACCRA 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 Ghana.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CODGGHAC directly with CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT's ACCRA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.