SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ102
PICHECEQ102 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ102 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 102 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | International Operations |
| City | Guayaquil |
| Country | Ecuador |
How the Banco Pichincha C.a. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PICH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EC Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- EQ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 102 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 uses SWIFT code PICHECEQ102?
The code PICHECEQ102 belongs to International Operations, a unit of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ102, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ102?
PICHECEQ points to the head office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ102 points to International Operations. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PICHECEQ102 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a.?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in PICHECEQ102 mean?
PICH is the bank code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC stands for Ecuador, EQ is the location code and 102 is the code of the branch International Operations.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.