SWIFT Code MUQUECE1 — MUNICIPIO DE QUITO, QUITO

About SWIFT Code MUQUECE1 — MUNICIPIO DE QUITO, QUITO

SWIFT code MUQUECE1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for MUNICIPIO DE QUITO 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 MUNICIPIO DE QUITO 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 MUQUECE1

The code MUQUECE1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code MUQUECE1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MUNICIPIO DE QUITO account in QUITO, share SWIFT code MUQUECE1 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 MUNICIPIO DE QUITO, QUITO must provide SWIFT code MUQUECE1. 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 MUNICIPIO DE QUITO in QUITO rely on SWIFT code MUQUECE1 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 MUNICIPIO DE QUITO →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for MUNICIPIO DE QUITO →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for MUNICIPIO DE QUITO →

How SWIFT Code MUQUECE1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code MUQUECE1 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 MUNICIPIO DE QUITO.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: MUNICIPIO DE QUITO receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MUQUECE1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MUQUECE1 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 MUQUECE1 directly with MUNICIPIO DE QUITO's QUITO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.