SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ535
PICHECEQ535 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ535 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 535 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | AG. |
| City | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador |
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.
- 535 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
What bank is behind BIC PICHECEQ535?
PICHECEQ535 identifies AG., part of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Banco Pichincha C.a. got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Banco Pichincha C.a. take in Ecuador?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of PICHECEQ535 mean?
PICH is the institution code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC stands for Ecuador, EQ is the code for the city or region and 535 is the code of the branch AG..
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ535, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ535?
PICHECEQ is the main office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ535 points to AG.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PICHECEQ535.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.