SWIFT/BIC code AARFECE1XXX
AARFECE1XXX belongs to Caja de Ahorro y Credito Francisca Chigua in Espindola, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AARFECE1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AARFECE1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Caja de Ahorro y Credito Francisca Chigua |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Espindola |
| Country | Ecuador |
How the Caja de Ahorro y Credito Francisca Chigua SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AARF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EC Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- E1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses BIC AARFECE1XXX?
AARFECE1XXX identifies the head office of Caja de Ahorro y Credito Francisca Chigua in Espindola, Ecuador. It is the code to use when a payment to Caja de Ahorro y Credito Francisca Chigua does not need a specific branch.
Does Caja de Ahorro y Credito Francisca Chigua have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – AARFECE1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Caja de Ahorro y Credito Francisca Chigua in Ecuador, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Caja de Ahorro y Credito Francisca Chigua?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AARFECE1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of AARFECE1XXX mean?
AARF is the institution code of Caja de Ahorro y Credito Francisca Chigua, EC stands for Ecuador, E1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to Caja de Ahorro y Credito Francisca Chigua take in Ecuador?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Are AARFECE1 and AARFECE1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. AARFECE1 is the 8-character version of AARFECE1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Caja de Ahorro y Credito Francisca Chigua in Espindola.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.