SWIFT/BIC code BAPAPTPLXXX
BAPAPTPLXXX belongs to Banco Privado Atlantico-Europa, SA in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAPAPTPLXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAPAPTPL |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Privado Atlantico-Europa, SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Banco Privado Atlantico-Europa, SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PL 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
Which institution uses BIC BAPAPTPLXXX?
The code BAPAPTPLXXX belongs to the main office of Banco Privado Atlantico-Europa, SA in Lisbon, Portugal. Use it when a payment to Banco Privado Atlantico-Europa, SA does not need a specific branch.
Do I need BAPAPTPLXXX to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BAPAPTPLXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Privado Atlantico-Europa, SA in Portugal?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are BAPAPTPL and BAPAPTPLXXX the same code?
Yes. BAPAPTPL is the 8-character version of BAPAPTPLXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco Privado Atlantico-Europa, SA in Lisbon.
What happens if I use BAPAPTPLXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BAPAPTPLXXX against the details from Banco Privado Atlantico-Europa, SA before you confirm.
What does each part of BAPAPTPLXXX stand for?
BAPA is the institution code of Banco Privado Atlantico-Europa, SA, PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.