SWIFT/BIC code AUSTECEQ500
AUSTECEQ500 belongs to Banco del Austro S.A. in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AUSTECEQ500 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AUSTECEQ |
| Branch code | 500 |
| Bank | Banco del Austro S.A. |
| Branch | Sucursal Quito |
| City | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador |
The way 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.
- 500 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code AUSTECEQ500?
AUSTECEQ500 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sucursal Quito, a branch or department of Banco del Austro S.A. in Quito, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use AUSTECEQ instead of AUSTECEQ500?
AUSTECEQ points to the head office of Banco del Austro S.A., while AUSTECEQ500 points to Sucursal Quito. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AUSTECEQ500 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banco del Austro S.A. in Ecuador?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Banco del Austro S.A. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco del Austro S.A. in Ecuador. All of them are listed on the page of Banco del Austro S.A..
What do the letters in AUSTECEQ500 stand for?
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 500 is the code of the department Sucursal Quito.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco del Austro S.A.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AUSTECEQ500, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.