SWIFT/BIC code BCOMPTPLLEU
BCOMPTPLLEU belongs to Banco Comercial Portugues in Oeiras, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCOMPTPLLEU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCOMPTPL |
| Branch code | LEU |
| Bank | Banco Comercial Portugues |
| Branch | Collections/Doc Credits |
| City | Oeiras |
| Country | Portugal |
The way the Banco Comercial Portugues SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- LEU 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 BIC BCOMPTPLLEU?
The code BCOMPTPLLEU belongs to Collections/Doc Credits, a unit of Banco Comercial Portugues in Oeiras, Portugal. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BCOMPTPL instead of BCOMPTPLLEU?
BCOMPTPL is the head office of Banco Comercial Portugues, while BCOMPTPLLEU is Collections/Doc Credits. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCOMPTPLLEU if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BCOMPTPLLEU incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCOMPTPLLEU against the details from Banco Comercial Portugues before sending.
Does Banco Comercial Portugues have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Comercial Portugues in Portugal. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need BCOMPTPLLEU for a euro transfer 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 BCOMPTPLLEU.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Comercial Portugues in Portugal?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.