SWIFT/BIC code BESCPTPLOPR
BESCPTPLOPR belongs to Novo Banco, SA in Porto, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BESCPTPLOPR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BESCPTPL |
| Branch code | OPR |
| Bank | Novo Banco, SA |
| Branch | — |
| City | Porto |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Novo Banco, SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BESC 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.
- OPR 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 SWIFT/BIC code BESCPTPLOPR?
BESCPTPLOPR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Novo Banco, SA, part of Novo Banco, SA in Porto, Portugal. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BESCPTPL instead of BESCPTPLOPR?
BESCPTPL is the head office of Novo Banco, SA, while BESCPTPLOPR points to Novo Banco, SA. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BESCPTPLOPR.
Do I need BESCPTPLOPR for a euro transfer to Portugal?
Portugal is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BESCPTPLOPR.
How long does a transfer to Novo Banco, SA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Novo Banco, SA got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Novo Banco, SA in Portugal. All of them are listed on the page of Novo Banco, SA.
What do the letters in BESCPTPLOPR mean?
BESC is the institution code of Novo Banco, SA, PT stands for Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and OPR identifies the department Novo Banco, SA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.