SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ517
PICHECEQ517 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ517 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 517 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | AG. Carondelet |
| City | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador |
The way the Banco Pichincha C.a. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 517 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 PICHECEQ517?
PICHECEQ517 is the SWIFT/BIC code of AG. Carondelet, 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.
Does Banco Pichincha C.a. have more 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 does each part of PICHECEQ517 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 517 identifies the branch AG. Carondelet.
How long does a transfer to Banco Pichincha C.a. take in Ecuador?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ517?
PICHECEQ is the head office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ517 is AG. Carondelet. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PICHECEQ517 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ517, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.