SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ525

PICHECEQ525 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.

PICHECEQ525

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePICHECEQ525
8-character codePICHECEQ
Branch code525
BankBanco Pichincha C.a.
BranchAG.
CityQuito
CountryEcuador

How 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.
525 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 BIC PICHECEQ525?

PICHECEQ525 is the SWIFT/BIC code of AG., part of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use PICHECEQ525 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PICHECEQ525 against the details from Banco Pichincha C.a. before you confirm.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send.

What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ525, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What does each part of PICHECEQ525 mean?

PICH is the bank code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC stands for Ecuador, EQ is the location code and 525 identifies the department AG..

Has Banco Pichincha C.a. got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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