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SWIFT/BIC code BCOMPTPLPLC

BCOMPTPLPLC belongs to Banco Comercial Portugues in Porto, Portugal.

BCOMPTPLPLC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBCOMPTPLPLC
8-character codeBCOMPTPL
Branch codePLC
BankBanco Comercial Portugues
BranchLatino Coelho
CityPorto
CountryPortugal

How 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.
PLC 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCOMPTPLPLC?

BCOMPTPLPLC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Latino Coelho, a unit of Banco Comercial Portugues in Porto, Portugal. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use BCOMPTPL instead of BCOMPTPLPLC?

BCOMPTPL points to the main office of Banco Comercial Portugues, while BCOMPTPLPLC points to Latino Coelho. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCOMPTPLPLC.

What does each part of BCOMPTPLPLC 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 PLC identifies the department Latino Coelho.

Do I need BCOMPTPLPLC to send euros to Portugal?

Portugal belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BCOMPTPLPLC.

How long does it take to send money to Banco Comercial Portugues?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Banco Comercial Portugues have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Comercial Portugues in Portugal, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Comercial Portugues.

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