ECOCGQGQ — ECOBANK GUINEE EQUATORIALE
ECOCGQGQ is the SWIFT/BIC code for ECOBANK GUINEE EQUATORIALE in MALABO, Equatorial Guinea — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ECOCGQGQ is the SWIFT/BIC code for ECOBANK GUINEE EQUATORIALE in MALABO, Equatorial Guinea. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | ECOBANK GUINEE EQUATORIALE |
| Country | Equatorial Guinea (GQ) |
| Location Code | GQ |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ECOCGQGQ belong to?
The SWIFT code ECOCGQGQ identifies ECOBANK GUINEE EQUATORIALE in MALABO, Equatorial Guinea. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ECOCGQGQ mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ECOCGQGQ are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ECOC) represent the bank code for ECOBANK GUINEE EQUATORIALE; characters 5-6 (GQ) indicate the country code for Equatorial Guinea; characters 7-8 (GQ) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ECOCGQGQ active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ECOCGQGQ is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'GQ' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ECOCGQGQ instead of ECOCGQGQ?
Yes. The 8-character code ECOCGQGQ represents the primary headquarters of ECOBANK GUINEE EQUATORIALE. The 11-character code ECOCGQGQ targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ECOCGQGQ (or ECOCGQGQXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ECOCGQGQ?
The physical address registered for ECOCGQGQ is: AVENIDA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA 01, MALABO, Equatorial Guinea. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).