SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ305
PICHECEQ305 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ305 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 305 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | Money Transfer |
| City | Cuenca |
| Country | Ecuador |
The way 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.
- 305 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 uses BIC PICHECEQ305?
The code PICHECEQ305 belongs to Money Transfer, part of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Cuenca, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in PICHECEQ305 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 305 is the code of the department Money Transfer.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ305, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Ecuador is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Has Banco Pichincha C.a. got other 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 is the best way to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a.?
Banks often add several percent 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.