SWIFT/BIC code BCOMPTPLB01
BCOMPTPLB01 belongs to Banco Comercial Portugues in Oeiras, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCOMPTPLB01 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCOMPTPL |
| Branch code | B01 |
| Bank | Banco Comercial Portugues |
| Branch | Bopb - Lisboa |
| City | Oeiras |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Banco Comercial Portugues SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCOM 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.
- B01 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 branch uses SWIFT code BCOMPTPLB01?
The code BCOMPTPLB01 belongs to Bopb - Lisboa, a branch or department of Banco Comercial Portugues in Oeiras, Portugal. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BCOMPTPL instead of BCOMPTPLB01?
BCOMPTPL points to the head office of Banco Comercial Portugues, while BCOMPTPLB01 points to Bopb - Lisboa. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCOMPTPLB01 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Banco Comercial Portugues got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Comercial Portugues in Portugal, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Comercial Portugues?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BCOMPTPLB01 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCOMPTPLB01 against the details from Banco Comercial Portugues before you confirm.
What does each part of BCOMPTPLB01 stand for?
BCOM is the bank code of Banco Comercial Portugues, PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and B01 is the code of the department Bopb - Lisboa.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.