SWIFT/BIC code BCOMPTPLINT
BCOMPTPLINT belongs to Banco Comercial Portugues in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCOMPTPLINT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCOMPTPL |
| Branch code | INT |
| Bank | Banco Comercial Portugues |
| Branch | Correspondent Banking Division |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
The way the Banco Comercial Portugues SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- INT 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 BIC BCOMPTPLINT?
BCOMPTPLINT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Correspondent Banking Division, a unit of Banco Comercial Portugues in Lisbon, Portugal. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BCOMPTPLINT for a euro transfer to Portugal?
Portugal belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BCOMPTPLINT.
How long does a transfer to Banco Comercial Portugues take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in BCOMPTPLINT mean?
BCOM is the bank code of Banco Comercial Portugues, PT stands for Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and INT is the code of the department Correspondent Banking Division.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Comercial Portugues in Portugal?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BCOMPTPL instead of BCOMPTPLINT?
BCOMPTPL points to the main office of Banco Comercial Portugues, while BCOMPTPLINT points to Correspondent Banking Division. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCOMPTPLINT.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.