SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ253
PICHECEQ253 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Otavalo, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ253 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 253 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | Otavalo Branch |
| City | Otavalo |
| Country | Ecuador |
The way 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.
- 253 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ253?
The code PICHECEQ253 belongs to Otavalo Branch, a branch or department of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Otavalo, Ecuador. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in PICHECEQ253 mean?
PICH is the bank code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC is the ISO code of Ecuador, EQ is the location code and 253 is the code of the branch Otavalo Branch.
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ253?
PICHECEQ points to the head office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ253 points to Otavalo Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PICHECEQ253 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ253, 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.
How long does a transfer to Banco Pichincha C.a. take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Banco Pichincha C.a. got 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.