SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ536
PICHECEQ536 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ536 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 536 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | AG. |
| City | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador |
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.
- 536 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 PICHECEQ536?
PICHECEQ536 identifies AG., a branch or department 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. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Pichincha C.a..
What is the best way to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in PICHECEQ536 stand for?
PICH is the bank code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC stands for Ecuador, EQ is the location code and 536 identifies the department AG..
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ536?
PICHECEQ points to the main office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ536 is AG.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PICHECEQ536 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ536, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Ecuador uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.