SWIFT/BIC code FCFNECE1XXX
FCFNECE1XXX belongs to Finansa Compania Financiera Nacional in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FCFNECE1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FCFNECE1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Finansa Compania Financiera Nacional |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador |
How the Finansa Compania Financiera Nacional SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FCFN 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 uses SWIFT code FCFNECE1XXX?
FCFNECE1XXX identifies the headquarters of Finansa Compania Financiera Nacional in Quito, Ecuador. Use it when you send money to an account at Finansa Compania Financiera Nacional.
Are FCFNECE1 and FCFNECE1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FCFNECE1 is the short version of FCFNECE1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Finansa Compania Financiera Nacional in Quito.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Finansa Compania Financiera Nacional?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in FCFNECE1XXX mean?
FCFN is the bank code of Finansa Compania Financiera Nacional, EC stands for Ecuador, E1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Finansa Compania Financiera Nacional?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FCFNECE1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Finansa Compania Financiera Nacional take in Ecuador?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.