SWIFT/BIC code BCOMPTPLDIF
BCOMPTPLDIF belongs to Banco Comercial Portugues in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCOMPTPLDIF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCOMPTPL |
| Branch code | DIF |
| Bank | Banco Comercial Portugues |
| Branch | Treasury Division |
| City | Lisbon |
| 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.
- DIF 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 uses BIC BCOMPTPLDIF?
The code BCOMPTPLDIF belongs to Treasury Division, part of Banco Comercial Portugues in Lisbon, Portugal. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BCOMPTPLDIF incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCOMPTPLDIF against the details from Banco Comercial Portugues before sending.
Can I use BCOMPTPL instead of BCOMPTPLDIF?
BCOMPTPL is the head office of Banco Comercial Portugues, while BCOMPTPLDIF is Treasury Division. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCOMPTPLDIF.
Does Banco Comercial Portugues have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Comercial Portugues in Portugal. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Comercial Portugues.
How long does a transfer to Banco Comercial Portugues take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BCOMPTPLDIF to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BCOMPTPLDIF.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.