SWIFT/BIC code BCOMPTPLOFI

BCOMPTPLOFI belongs to Banco Comercial Portugues in Funchal, Portugal.

BCOMPTPLOFI

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBCOMPTPLOFI
8-character codeBCOMPTPL
Branch codeOFI
BankBanco Comercial Portugues
BranchOffshore Branch - Corporate Area
CityFunchal
CountryPortugal

The way 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.
OFI 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 bank uses SWIFT code BCOMPTPLOFI?

BCOMPTPLOFI identifies Offshore Branch - Corporate Area, a unit of Banco Comercial Portugues in Funchal, Portugal. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Banco Comercial Portugues got more 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 happens if I use BCOMPTPLOFI with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCOMPTPLOFI against the details from Banco Comercial Portugues before sending.

What does each part of BCOMPTPLOFI mean?

BCOM is the institution code of Banco Comercial Portugues, PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and OFI identifies the branch Offshore Branch - Corporate Area.

Can I use BCOMPTPL instead of BCOMPTPLOFI?

BCOMPTPL points to the head office of Banco Comercial Portugues, while BCOMPTPLOFI is Offshore Branch - Corporate Area. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BCOMPTPLOFI if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Banco Comercial Portugues in Portugal?

Banks often 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.