Ecobank transfer code allows you to send money to any bank account in Nigeria by dialing a simple USSD code on your mobile phone. In this guide you’ll learn what the code is, and how to use it to complete transfers.
Before the introduction of the code, one would have had to visit the bank or ATM machines to complete funds transfers. Queues in ATMs and Banks are not helpful at all when it comes to transacting there.
Under the mandate of the CBN for all banks to bolster cashless transactions, Ecobank launched its banking codes. The code works on any device type, as long as it’s a mobile phone. Also, it works on any network at all.
To carry on with this guide, you need to first of all register for USSD banking. Dial *326# and follow the instructions on the screen to get started. You must dial this code on a phone number linked to your Ecobank account.
Ecobank transfer code:
- Dial *326# using the phone number linked to your Ecobank account
- Select the option that says “transfer funds”.
- Enter the account number of the recipient and select the bank.
- Confirm the full name of the recipient and select next.
- Enter your banking PIN or the last 4 digits on your ATM card to confirm your transaction.
After following the above steps, you’ll receive a debit alert confirming your transfer.
Things you must note:
This service is accessible at any time of the day. However, a transaction fee of 70 naira will be deducted from your bank account aside from the transfer amount.
The code works on any mobile device, including Android, Blackberry, Windows, Java, iOS, etc.
Apart from funds transfers, there are several other things you can do with the *326# code.
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