SWIFT/BIC code GUAYECEG500
GUAYECEG500 belongs to Banco de Guayaquil in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GUAYECEG500 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GUAYECEG |
| Branch code | 500 |
| Bank | Banco de Guayaquil |
| Branch | Sucursal Quito |
| City | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador |
How the Banco de Guayaquil SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GUAY Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EC Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- EG 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 uses BIC GUAYECEG500?
GUAYECEG500 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sucursal Quito, a unit of Banco de Guayaquil in Quito, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in GUAYECEG500 mean?
GUAY is the institution code of Banco de Guayaquil, EC stands for Ecuador, EG is the code for the city or region and 500 is the code of the department Sucursal Quito.
Has Banco de Guayaquil got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco de Guayaquil in Ecuador. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use GUAYECEG instead of GUAYECEG500?
GUAYECEG points to the main office of Banco de Guayaquil, while GUAYECEG500 is Sucursal Quito. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GUAYECEG500.
What happens if I use GUAYECEG500 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GUAYECEG500 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Banco de Guayaquil?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.