SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ105
PICHECEQ105 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ105 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 105 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | Money Transfer |
| City | Guayaquil |
| Country | Ecuador |
How the Banco Pichincha C.a. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 105 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 branch is behind SWIFT code PICHECEQ105?
PICHECEQ105 identifies Money Transfer, a branch or department of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ105?
PICHECEQ is the main office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ105 is Money Transfer. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PICHECEQ105 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in PICHECEQ105 stand for?
PICH is the bank code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC is the ISO code of Ecuador, EQ is the code for the city or region and 105 is the code of the branch Money Transfer.
Does Banco Pichincha C.a. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use PICHECEQ105 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PICHECEQ105 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.