SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ500
PICHECEQ500 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ500 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 500 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | Loan and Credits |
| City | Quito |
| 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.
- 500 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 code PICHECEQ500?
The code PICHECEQ500 belongs to Loan and Credits, a unit of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Banco Pichincha C.a. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Pichincha C.a..
What do the letters in PICHECEQ500 mean?
PICH is the institution code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC stands for Ecuador, EQ is the code for the city or region and 500 is the code of the department Loan and Credits.
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ500?
PICHECEQ is the head office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ500 points to Loan and Credits. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PICHECEQ500.
What happens if I use PICHECEQ500 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PICHECEQ500 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Banco Pichincha C.a. take in Ecuador?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.