SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ605
PICHECEQ605 belongs to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Manta, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHECEQ605 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHECEQ |
| Branch code | 605 |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha C.a. |
| Branch | Money Transfer Dept. |
| City | Manta |
| Country | Ecuador |
The way the Banco Pichincha C.a. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 605 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 PICHECEQ605?
PICHECEQ605 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Money Transfer Dept., a branch or department of Banco Pichincha C.a. in Manta, Ecuador. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Pichincha C.a.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PICHECEQ605, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ecuador uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a. in Ecuador?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use PICHECEQ instead of PICHECEQ605?
PICHECEQ points to the main office of Banco Pichincha C.a., while PICHECEQ605 is Money Transfer Dept.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PICHECEQ605 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Pichincha C.a.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.