SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ527
PICHECEQ527 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ527 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 527 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | AG. |
| City | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador |
The way 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.
- 527 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 PICHECEQ527?
PICHECEQ527 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.
Has Banco Pichincha C.a. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in PICHECEQ527 stand for?
PICH is the bank code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC is the ISO code of Ecuador, EQ is the code for the city or region and 527 identifies the branch AG..
What happens if I use PICHECEQ527 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PICHECEQ527 against the details from Banco Pichincha C.a. before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a.?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ527?
PICHECEQ points to the head office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ527 is AG.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PICHECEQ527.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.