SWIFT/BIC code BBPIPTPLXXX
BBPIPTPLXXX belongs to Banco Bpi SA in Porto, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBPIPTPLXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBPIPTPL |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Bpi SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Porto |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Banco Bpi SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBPI 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 SWIFT/BIC code BBPIPTPLXXX?
The code BBPIPTPLXXX belongs to the main office of Banco Bpi SA in Porto, Portugal. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco Bpi SA.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Bpi SA?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BBPIPTPLXXX stand for?
BBPI is the bank code of Banco Bpi SA, PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PL is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Bpi SA in Portugal?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BBPIPTPLXXX to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BBPIPTPLXXX.
Is BBPIPTPL and BBPIPTPLXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BBPIPTPL is the short version of BBPIPTPLXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Banco Bpi SA in Porto.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.