SWIFT/BIC code OAETECE1XXX
OAETECE1XXX belongs to Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Santa Lucia in Ambato, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OAETECE1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OAETECE1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Santa Lucia |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ambato |
| Country | Ecuador |
How the Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Santa Lucia SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OAET 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code OAETECE1XXX?
OAETECE1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Santa Lucia in Ambato, Ecuador. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Santa Lucia.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Santa Lucia?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Santa Lucia?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code OAETECE1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Ecuador is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of OAETECE1XXX mean?
OAET is the bank code of Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Santa Lucia, EC is the ISO code of Ecuador, E1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter OAETECE1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check OAETECE1XXX against the details from Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Santa Lucia before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Santa Lucia?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.