SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ370

PICHECEQ370 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Guaranda, Ecuador.

PICHECEQ370

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePICHECEQ370
8-character codePICHECEQ
Branch code370
BankBanco Pichincha C.a.
BranchGuaranda Branch
CityGuaranda
CountryEcuador

How 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.
370 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

What bank is behind BIC PICHECEQ370?

PICHECEQ370 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Guaranda Branch, part of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Guaranda, Ecuador. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of PICHECEQ370 mean?

PICH is the institution code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC stands for Ecuador, EQ is the location code and 370 is the code of the branch Guaranda Branch.

Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ370?

PICHECEQ is the main office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ370 is Guaranda Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PICHECEQ370 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Banco Pichincha C.a. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Banco Pichincha C.a. take in Ecuador?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ370, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.