SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ507
PICHECEQ507 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ507 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 507 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Quito |
| 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.
- 507 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 uses BIC PICHECEQ507?
PICHECEQ507 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Banco Pichincha C.a., 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.
What happens if I enter PICHECEQ507 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PICHECEQ507 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Banco Pichincha C.a. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of PICHECEQ507 mean?
PICH is the institution code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC is the ISO code of Ecuador, EQ is the code for the city or region and 507 is the code of the branch Banco Pichincha C.a..
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ507, 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.
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ507?
PICHECEQ is the main office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ507 is Banco Pichincha C.a.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PICHECEQ507.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.