SWIFT Code MIGMECE1 — MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA (MAGAP), QUITO

About SWIFT Code MIGMECE1 — MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA (MAGAP), QUITO

SWIFT code MIGMECE1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA (MAGAP) in QUITO, 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 MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA (MAGAP) for all outward international remittances from QUITO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code MIGMECE1

The code MIGMECE1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code MIGMECE1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA (MAGAP) account in QUITO, share SWIFT code MIGMECE1 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 MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA (MAGAP), QUITO must provide SWIFT code MIGMECE1. 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 MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA (MAGAP) in QUITO rely on SWIFT code MIGMECE1 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 MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA (MAGAP) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA (MAGAP) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA (MAGAP) →

How SWIFT Code MIGMECE1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code MIGMECE1 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 MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA (MAGAP).
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA (MAGAP) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MIGMECE1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MIGMECE1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for QUITO 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 MIGMECE1 directly with MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA (MAGAP)'s QUITO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.