SWIFT/BIC code BESAPTPAXXX
BESAPTPAXXX belongs to Novo Banco dos Acores, SA in Ponta Delgada, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BESAPTPAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BESAPTPA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Novo Banco dos Acores, SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ponta Delgada |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Novo Banco dos Acores, SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BESA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 BESAPTPAXXX?
The code BESAPTPAXXX belongs to the main office of Novo Banco dos Acores, SA in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Novo Banco dos Acores, SA.
Is BESAPTPA and BESAPTPAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BESAPTPA is the 8-character version of BESAPTPAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Novo Banco dos Acores, SA in Ponta Delgada.
How long does it take to send money to Novo Banco dos Acores, SA?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BESAPTPAXXX for a euro transfer to Portugal?
Portugal belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BESAPTPAXXX.
What is the best way to send money to Novo Banco dos Acores, SA?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in BESAPTPAXXX mean?
BESA is the bank code of Novo Banco dos Acores, SA, PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PA is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.