SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ508
PICHECEQ508 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ508 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 508 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | Reconciliation |
| City | Quito |
| 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.
- 508 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 PICHECEQ508?
The code PICHECEQ508 belongs to Reconciliation, a unit of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in PICHECEQ508 stand for?
PICH is the institution code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC is the ISO code of Ecuador, EQ is the location code and 508 is the code of the department Reconciliation.
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ508?
PICHECEQ is the main office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ508 is Reconciliation. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PICHECEQ508 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ508, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Banco Pichincha C.a. take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.