SWIFT/BIC code BFIAPTPLSEC
BFIAPTPLSEC belongs to Banco Finantia S.A. in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BFIAPTPLSEC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BFIAPTPL |
| Branch code | SEC |
| Bank | Banco Finantia S.A. |
| Branch | Finantia Securities |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Banco Finantia S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- SEC 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BFIAPTPLSEC?
The code BFIAPTPLSEC belongs to Finantia Securities, part of Banco Finantia S.A. in Lisbon, Portugal. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Finantia S.A.?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter BFIAPTPLSEC incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BFIAPTPLSEC against the details from Banco Finantia S.A. before sending.
Has Banco Finantia S.A. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Finantia S.A. in Portugal. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Finantia S.A..
What do the letters in BFIAPTPLSEC stand for?
BFIA is the institution code of Banco Finantia S.A., PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PL is the location code and SEC is the code of the branch Finantia Securities.
Can I use BFIAPTPL instead of BFIAPTPLSEC?
BFIAPTPL points to the head office of Banco Finantia S.A., while BFIAPTPLSEC points to Finantia Securities. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BFIAPTPLSEC if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.