SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ512

PICHECEQ512 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.

PICHECEQ512

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePICHECEQ512
8-character codePICHECEQ
Branch code512
BankBanco Pichincha C.a.
BranchSuc.norte
CityQuito
CountryEcuador

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.
512 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 PICHECEQ512?

PICHECEQ512 identifies Suc.norte, a branch or department of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Banco Pichincha C.a. got other 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.

What do the letters in PICHECEQ512 mean?

PICH is the bank code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC stands for Ecuador, EQ is the location code and 512 identifies the department Suc.norte.

Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ512?

PICHECEQ points to the head office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ512 points to Suc.norte. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PICHECEQ512.

What is the best way to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter PICHECEQ512 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PICHECEQ512 with the recipient before you confirm.

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