SWIFT/BIC code VIGUECE1XXX
VIGUECE1XXX belongs to Visa Banco de Guayaquil in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VIGUECE1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VIGUECE1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Visa Banco de Guayaquil |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Guayaquil |
| Country | Ecuador |
How the Visa Banco de Guayaquil SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VIGU 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/BIC code VIGUECE1XXX?
VIGUECE1XXX identifies the main office of Visa Banco de Guayaquil in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Use it when a payment to Visa Banco de Guayaquil does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Visa Banco de Guayaquil in Ecuador?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Visa Banco de Guayaquil use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – VIGUECE1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Visa Banco de Guayaquil in Ecuador, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are VIGUECE1 and VIGUECE1XXX the same code?
Yes. VIGUECE1 is the short version of VIGUECE1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Visa Banco de Guayaquil in Guayaquil.
What do the letters in VIGUECE1XXX stand for?
VIGU is the institution code of Visa Banco de Guayaquil, EC stands for Ecuador, E1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Visa Banco de Guayaquil?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code VIGUECE1XXX, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.