What is Ecobank transfer code and how to use it?

If you value your time and comfort when it comes to banking, then you need to know about Ecobank Mobile Banking. In this article, you will get information on Ecobank transfer code to other bank or within the bank. The transfer code lets you transfer money to any account you want right on your mobile phone. Check it out!

What is Ecobank transfer code?

So what exactly is this code? Well, it is a USSD command that allows you use mobile banking features without any additional apps or even Internet connection.

It is a very convenient mobile banking tool that lets you control your account on-the-go. With the help of this code, you can check your balance, buy airtime, pay bills, read mini-statements and most importantly transfer money to virtually anyone with a bank account. What is even more awesome is that the receiving bank account does not even have to be an Ecobank account!

How to use Ecobank transfer code

If you want to transfer money from your Ecobank account to an account in any other bank, the first thing you need to do is register for Mobile Banking via USSD. To do that, dial *326# on your mobile device. This code works regardless of your mobile network provider as long as you are in Nigeria.

If you are not in Nigeria, checkout the codes for other countries below:

• If you are in Kenya dial *335#
• If you are in Tanzania dial *150*18#
• If you are in Uganda dial *235#

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After you have registered, follow these steps:

1. Dial the USSD code for your country once again in order to perform a transaction.
2. The command should prompt a menu to appear. In that menu, find and select the transfer option.
3. Put in the account information of the person/organisation you plan to send money to. Make sure that all of the numbers are correct in order to avoid sending money to a wrong account.
4. Select the bank that is going to receive the funds.
5. Verify the account number you have provided and type in the amount of money you wish to transfer.
6. Type in your PIN. Typing your pin completes and authorizes the transaction.

And you are done! After some time, the party on the other end of the transfer should receive the funds. This method is very simple and convenient, especially for those who have mobile devices that cannot install apps or does not support Internet service connection.

There you go, now you can use the transfer code for Ecobank and make your banking experience simple and convenient.

A final tip: always be extra careful when inputting the recipient’s account number and the amount of money you wish to send. Otherwise, you might make a complete stranger very happy at your own expense :)

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Source: Naija.ng