SWIFT/BIC code GUAYECEG505
GUAYECEG505 belongs to Banco de Guayaquil in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GUAYECEG505 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GUAYECEG |
| Branch code | 505 |
| Bank | Banco de Guayaquil |
| Branch | Comercio Exterior Region Norte |
| City | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador |
The way the Banco de Guayaquil SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 505 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 is behind SWIFT code GUAYECEG505?
GUAYECEG505 identifies Comercio Exterior Region Norte, part of Banco de Guayaquil in Quito, Ecuador. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Banco de Guayaquil got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco de Guayaquil in Ecuador. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Banco de Guayaquil take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco de Guayaquil?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code GUAYECEG505, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Ecuador uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use GUAYECEG505 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GUAYECEG505 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use GUAYECEG instead of GUAYECEG505?
GUAYECEG points to the head office of Banco de Guayaquil, while GUAYECEG505 is Comercio Exterior Region Norte. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GUAYECEG505 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.