SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ112
PICHECEQ112 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ112 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 112 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | AG. Alban Borja |
| 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.
- 112 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/BIC code PICHECEQ112?
The code PICHECEQ112 belongs to AG. Alban Borja, a branch or department of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use PICHECEQ112 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PICHECEQ112 against the details from Banco Pichincha C.a. before sending.
How long does a transfer to Banco Pichincha C.a. take in Ecuador?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ112, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of PICHECEQ112 stand for?
PICH is the bank code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC is the ISO code of Ecuador, EQ is the location code and 112 identifies the branch AG. Alban Borja.
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ112?
PICHECEQ is the head office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ112 is AG. Alban Borja. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PICHECEQ112 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.