SWIFT/BIC code PACIECEG500
PACIECEG500 belongs to Banco del Pacifico in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PACIECEG500 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PACIECEG |
| Branch code | 500 |
| Bank | Banco del Pacifico |
| Branch | — |
| City | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador |
How the Banco del Pacifico SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PACI 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code PACIECEG500?
PACIECEG500 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banco del Pacifico, a branch or department of Banco del Pacifico in Quito, Ecuador. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of PACIECEG500 mean?
PACI is the institution code of Banco del Pacifico, EC is the ISO code of Ecuador, EG is the code for the city or region and 500 is the code of the branch Banco del Pacifico.
What happens if I use PACIECEG500 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PACIECEG500 against the details from Banco del Pacifico before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco del Pacifico?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PACIECEG500, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use PACIECEG instead of PACIECEG500?
PACIECEG points to the head office of Banco del Pacifico, while PACIECEG500 is Banco del Pacifico. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PACIECEG500 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Banco del Pacifico take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.