SWIFT/BIC code BARCPTPLOPR
BARCPTPLOPR belongs to Barclays Bank PLC in Porto, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCPTPLOPR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCPTPL |
| Branch code | OPR |
| Bank | Barclays Bank PLC |
| Branch | — |
| City | Porto |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Barclays Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BARC 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.
- OPR 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 is behind SWIFT code BARCPTPLOPR?
BARCPTPLOPR identifies Barclays Bank PLC, a branch or department of Barclays Bank PLC in Porto, Portugal. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BARCPTPLOPR stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank PLC, PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PL is the location code and OPR identifies the department Barclays Bank PLC.
What happens if I enter BARCPTPLOPR incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BARCPTPLOPR with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Barclays Bank PLC in Portugal?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Has Barclays Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank PLC in Portugal, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Barclays Bank PLC.
Do I need BARCPTPLOPR to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BARCPTPLOPR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.