SWIFT/BIC code AUSTECEQ310
AUSTECEQ310 belongs to Banco del Austro S.A. in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AUSTECEQ310 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AUSTECEQ |
| Branch code | 310 |
| Bank | Banco del Austro S.A. |
| Branch | Servicios Bancarios |
| City | Cuenca |
| Country | Ecuador |
How the Banco del Austro S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AUST Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EC Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- EQ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 310 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 bank uses SWIFT code AUSTECEQ310?
AUSTECEQ310 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Servicios Bancarios, part of Banco del Austro S.A. in Cuenca, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of AUSTECEQ310 mean?
AUST is the bank code of Banco del Austro S.A., EC stands for Ecuador, EQ is the code for the city or region and 310 is the code of the department Servicios Bancarios.
Can I use AUSTECEQ instead of AUSTECEQ310?
AUSTECEQ points to the head office of Banco del Austro S.A., while AUSTECEQ310 is Servicios Bancarios. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use AUSTECEQ310 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banco del Austro S.A. in Ecuador?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Banco del Austro S.A. in Ecuador?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco del Austro S.A.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AUSTECEQ310, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Ecuador uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.