SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ350
PICHECEQ350 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Riobamba, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ350 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 350 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | Riobamba Branch |
| City | Riobamba |
| 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.
- 350 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 SWIFT code PICHECEQ350?
PICHECEQ350 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Riobamba Branch, a branch or department of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Riobamba, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use PICHECEQ350 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PICHECEQ350 against the details from Banco Pichincha C.a. before sending.
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ350?
PICHECEQ is the head office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ350 is Riobamba Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PICHECEQ350 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ350, 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.
What do the letters in PICHECEQ350 stand for?
PICH is the bank code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC stands for Ecuador, EQ is the code for the city or region and 350 is the code of the branch Riobamba Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.