SWIFT/BIC code TECFECE1XXX
TECFECE1XXX belongs to Tecfinsa-Tecnologia Financiera Para El Desarrollo in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TECFECE1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TECFECE1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Tecfinsa-Tecnologia Financiera Para El Desarrollo |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Guayaquil |
| Country | Ecuador |
How the Tecfinsa-Tecnologia Financiera Para El Desarrollo SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- TECF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EC Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- E1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 uses SWIFT code TECFECE1XXX?
The code TECFECE1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Tecfinsa-Tecnologia Financiera Para El Desarrollo in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Use it when a payment to Tecfinsa-Tecnologia Financiera Para El Desarrollo does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Tecfinsa-Tecnologia Financiera Para El Desarrollo?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use TECFECE1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check TECFECE1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Tecfinsa-Tecnologia Financiera Para El Desarrollo take in Ecuador?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Tecfinsa-Tecnologia Financiera Para El Desarrollo?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code TECFECE1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Ecuador uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in TECFECE1XXX mean?
TECF is the institution code of Tecfinsa-Tecnologia Financiera Para El Desarrollo, EC stands for Ecuador, E1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.