SWIFT/BIC code IESSECE1XXX
IESSECE1XXX belongs to Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (Iess) in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IESSECE1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IESSECE1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (Iess) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador |
How the Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (Iess) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IESS 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code IESSECE1XXX?
IESSECE1XXX identifies the head office of Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (Iess) in Quito, Ecuador. It is the code to use when a payment to Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (Iess) does not need a specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (Iess)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IESSECE1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Ecuador is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in IESSECE1XXX stand for?
IESS is the institution code of Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (Iess), EC stands for Ecuador, E1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (Iess) in Ecuador?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (Iess) take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Is IESSECE1 and IESSECE1XXX the same code?
Yes. IESSECE1 is the 8-character version of IESSECE1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (Iess) in Quito.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.