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SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ529

PICHECEQ529 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.

PICHECEQ529

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePICHECEQ529
8-character codePICHECEQ
Branch code529
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.
529 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 uses SWIFT code PICHECEQ529?

PICHECEQ529 identifies AG., a unit of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of PICHECEQ529 mean?

PICH is the institution code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC is the ISO code of Ecuador, EQ is the code for the city or region and 529 identifies the branch AG..

How long does it take to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a.?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ529, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ529?

PICHECEQ is the head office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ529 points to AG.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PICHECEQ529 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use PICHECEQ529 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PICHECEQ529 against the details from Banco Pichincha C.a. before sending.

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