SWIFT Code ECOCGHACKSI — ECOBANK GHANA, KUMASI
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for ECOBANK GHANA in KUMASI, Ghana. Use this code for international wire transfers.
KUMASI
ECOBANK GHANA · Ghana
SWIFT / BIC Code
ECOCGHACKSI
Code Breakdown
IFSC Code
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BSR Code
Bank
Branch
(KUMASI BRANCH)
City
Country Code
GH
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code ECOCGHACKSI — ECOBANK GHANA, KUMASI
SWIFT code ECOCGHACKSI is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ECOBANK GHANA in KUMASI, 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 ECOBANK GHANA for all outward international remittances from KUMASI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code ECOCGHACKSI
The code ECOCGHACKSI follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | ECOC | 4 letters | Identifies ECOBANK GHANA as the institution |
| Country Code | GH | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Ghana |
| Location Code | AC | 2 chars | City/region identifier within Ghana |
| Branch Code | KSI | 3 chars | Identifies the specific KUMASI branch |
When to Use SWIFT Code ECOCGHACKSI
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your ECOBANK GHANA account in KUMASI, share SWIFT code ECOCGHACKSI 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 GHANA, KUMASI must provide SWIFT code ECOCGHACKSI. 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 GHANA in KUMASI rely on SWIFT code ECOCGHACKSI for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT ECOCGHACKSI | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ECOBANK GHANA →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ECOBANK GHANA →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ECOBANK GHANA →
How SWIFT Code ECOCGHACKSI Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ECOCGHACKSI and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ECOBANK GHANA.
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: ECOBANK GHANA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ECOCGHACKSI
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
ECOCGHACKSIuppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for KUMASI 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 ECOCGHACKSI directly with ECOBANK GHANA's KUMASI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against ECOBANK GHANA's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
