SWIFT/BIC code BFIAPTPLCOR
BFIAPTPLCOR belongs to Banco Finantia S.A. in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BFIAPTPLCOR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BFIAPTPL |
| Branch code | COR |
| Bank | Banco Finantia S.A. |
| Branch | Finantia Corretora |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Banco Finantia S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BFIA 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.
- COR 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 BFIAPTPLCOR?
BFIAPTPLCOR identifies Finantia Corretora, part of Banco Finantia S.A. in Lisbon, Portugal. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BFIAPTPLCOR mean?
BFIA is the institution code of Banco Finantia S.A., PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and COR identifies the department Finantia Corretora.
How long does a transfer to Banco Finantia S.A. take in Portugal?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BFIAPTPLCOR to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BFIAPTPLCOR.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Finantia S.A. 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.
What happens if I use BFIAPTPLCOR with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BFIAPTPLCOR with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.