SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ522

PICHECEQ522 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.

PICHECEQ522

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePICHECEQ522
8-character codePICHECEQ
Branch code522
BankBanco Pichincha C.a.
BranchAG. Villaflora
CityQuito
CountryEcuador

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.
522 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 code PICHECEQ522?

PICHECEQ522 is the SWIFT/BIC code of AG. Villaflora, a branch or department of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Banco Pichincha C.a. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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 happens if I enter PICHECEQ522 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PICHECEQ522 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ522?

PICHECEQ points to the main office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ522 points to AG. Villaflora. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PICHECEQ522 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in PICHECEQ522 stand for?

PICH is the bank code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC stands for Ecuador, EQ is the location code and 522 identifies the department AG. Villaflora.

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. Compare what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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