SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ514
PICHECEQ514 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ514 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 514 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | AG. Av. Portugal |
| 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.
- 514 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ514?
PICHECEQ514 identifies AG. Av. Portugal, a branch or department of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ514, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Pichincha C.a..
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ514?
PICHECEQ is the main office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ514 is AG. Av. Portugal. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PICHECEQ514.
What does each part of PICHECEQ514 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 514 identifies the department AG. Av. Portugal.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.