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SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ521

PICHECEQ521 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.

PICHECEQ521

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePICHECEQ521
8-character codePICHECEQ
Branch code521
BankBanco Pichincha C.a.
BranchAG. Gonzalez Suarez
CityQuito
CountryEcuador

How 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.
521 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 PICHECEQ521?

The code PICHECEQ521 belongs to AG. Gonzalez Suarez, a unit of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a.?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Banco Pichincha C.a. got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Pichincha C.a..

What does each part of PICHECEQ521 mean?

PICH is the bank code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC stands for Ecuador, EQ is the location code and 521 is the code of the department AG. Gonzalez Suarez.

What happens if I use PICHECEQ521 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PICHECEQ521 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ521?

PICHECEQ points to the main office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ521 is AG. Gonzalez Suarez. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PICHECEQ521.

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