SWIFT/BIC code ABPCECE1XXX

ABPCECE1XXX belongs to Asociacion de Bancos Privados del Ecuador in Quito, Ecuador.

ABPCECE1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeABPCECE1XXX
8-character codeABPCECE1
Branch codeXXX
BankAsociacion de Bancos Privados del Ecuador
BranchHead office
CityQuito
CountryEcuador

The way the Asociacion de Bancos Privados del Ecuador SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ABPC 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

Which institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code ABPCECE1XXX?

ABPCECE1XXX identifies the head office of Asociacion de Bancos Privados del Ecuador in Quito, Ecuador. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Asociacion de Bancos Privados del Ecuador.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Asociacion de Bancos Privados del Ecuador?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Are ABPCECE1 and ABPCECE1XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. ABPCECE1 is the short version of ABPCECE1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Asociacion de Bancos Privados del Ecuador in Quito.

What does each part of ABPCECE1XXX stand for?

ABPC is the institution code of Asociacion de Bancos Privados del Ecuador, EC stands for Ecuador, E1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Asociacion de Bancos Privados del Ecuador?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABPCECE1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

How long does a transfer to Asociacion de Bancos Privados del Ecuador take in Ecuador?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.