SWIFT Code PICHECEQ253 — BANCO PICHINCHA C.A., OTAVALO

About SWIFT Code PICHECEQ253 — BANCO PICHINCHA C.A., OTAVALO

SWIFT code PICHECEQ253 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANCO PICHINCHA C.A. in OTAVALO, Ecuador. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANCO PICHINCHA C.A. for all outward international remittances from OTAVALO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code PICHECEQ253

The code PICHECEQ253 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code PICHECEQ253

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANCO PICHINCHA C.A. account in OTAVALO, share SWIFT code PICHECEQ253 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANCO PICHINCHA C.A., OTAVALO must provide SWIFT code PICHECEQ253. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANCO PICHINCHA C.A. in OTAVALO rely on SWIFT code PICHECEQ253 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANCO PICHINCHA C.A. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANCO PICHINCHA C.A. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANCO PICHINCHA C.A. →

How SWIFT Code PICHECEQ253 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code PICHECEQ253 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANCO PICHINCHA C.A..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANCO PICHINCHA C.A. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code PICHECEQ253

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter PICHECEQ253 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for OTAVALO only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Ecuador.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm PICHECEQ253 directly with BANCO PICHINCHA C.A.'s OTAVALO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.