ECOCNENI — ECOBANK NIGER ECN
ECOCNENI is the SWIFT/BIC code for ECOBANK NIGER ECN in NIAMEY, Niger — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ECOCNENI is the SWIFT/BIC code for ECOBANK NIGER ECN in NIAMEY, Niger. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | ECOBANK NIGER ECN |
| Country | Niger (NE) |
| Location Code | NI |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ECOCNENI belong to?
The SWIFT code ECOCNENI identifies ECOBANK NIGER ECN in NIAMEY, Niger. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ECOCNENI mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ECOCNENI are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ECOC) represent the bank code for ECOBANK NIGER ECN; characters 5-6 (NE) indicate the country code for Niger; characters 7-8 (NI) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ECOCNENI active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ECOCNENI is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'NI' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ECOCNENI instead of ECOCNENI?
Yes. The 8-character code ECOCNENI represents the primary headquarters of ECOBANK NIGER ECN. The 11-character code ECOCNENI targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ECOCNENI (or ECOCNENIXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ECOCNENI?
The physical address registered for ECOCNENI is: BLD DE LA LIBERTE, ANGLE RUE DES BATISSEURS, 8001, NIAMEY, Niger. 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).