SWIFT/BIC code CRSDECE1XXX

CRSDECE1XXX belongs to Corporacion Santander in Ambato, Ecuador.

CRSDECE1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCRSDECE1XXX
8-character codeCRSDECE1
Branch codeXXX
BankCorporacion Santander
BranchHead office
CityAmbato
CountryEcuador

The way the Corporacion Santander SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

CRSD 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 CRSDECE1XXX?

CRSDECE1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Corporacion Santander in Ambato, Ecuador. Use it when a payment to Corporacion Santander does not need a specific branch.

What do the letters in CRSDECE1XXX mean?

CRSD is the bank code of Corporacion Santander, EC stands for Ecuador, E1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Corporacion Santander?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code CRSDECE1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

How long does a transfer to Corporacion Santander take?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

What happens if I use CRSDECE1XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CRSDECE1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

Is CRSDECE1 and CRSDECE1XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. CRSDECE1 is the 8-character version of CRSDECE1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Corporacion Santander in Ambato.

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