SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ537
PICHECEQ537 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ537 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 537 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | Branch 537 |
| City | Quito |
| Country | Ecuador |
How 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.
- 537 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 bank is behind SWIFT code PICHECEQ537?
The code PICHECEQ537 belongs to Branch 537, a branch or department of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Quito, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in PICHECEQ537 stand for?
PICH is the institution code of Banco Pichincha C.a., EC stands for Ecuador, EQ is the code for the city or region and 537 is the code of the branch Branch 537.
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 do I need to send money to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ537, 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.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.