SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ306
PICHECEQ306 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ306 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 306 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | Branch 306 |
| 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.
- 306 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 BIC PICHECEQ306?
PICHECEQ306 identifies Branch 306, a unit of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Cuenca, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly 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 PICHECEQ306, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a.?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in PICHECEQ306 mean?
PICH is the bank code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC stands for Ecuador, EQ is the location code and 306 identifies the branch Branch 306.
Has Banco Pichincha C.a. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Pichincha C.a..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.