SWIFT Code ECOLGB21 — ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY, KEIGHLEY

About SWIFT Code ECOLGB21 — ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY, KEIGHLEY

SWIFT code ECOLGB21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY in KEIGHLEY, United Kingdom. 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 ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY for all outward international remittances from KEIGHLEY. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ECOLGB21

The code ECOLGB21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ECOLGB21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY account in KEIGHLEY, share SWIFT code ECOLGB21 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 ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY, KEIGHLEY must provide SWIFT code ECOLGB21. 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 ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY in KEIGHLEY rely on SWIFT code ECOLGB21 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 ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY →

How SWIFT Code ECOLGB21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ECOLGB21 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 ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ECOLGB21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ECOLGB21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KEIGHLEY 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 United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ECOLGB21 directly with ECOLOGY BUILDING SOCIETY's KEIGHLEY branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.