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SWIFT/BIC code BFIAPTPLSFE

BFIAPTPLSFE belongs to Banco Finantia S.A. in Madeira, Portugal.

BFIAPTPLSFE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBFIAPTPLSFE
8-character codeBFIAPTPL
Branch codeSFE
BankBanco Finantia S.A.
BranchMadeira Offshore Branch
CityMadeira
CountryPortugal

The way the Banco Finantia S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
SFE 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 BFIAPTPLSFE?

BFIAPTPLSFE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Madeira Offshore Branch, a branch or department of Banco Finantia S.A. in Madeira, Portugal. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Banco Finantia S.A. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Finantia S.A. in Portugal, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Finantia S.A..

How long does it take to send money to Banco Finantia S.A. in Portugal?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BFIAPTPLSFE 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 do need BFIAPTPLSFE.

What does each part of BFIAPTPLSFE stand for?

BFIA is the institution code of Banco Finantia S.A., PT stands for Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and SFE is the code of the branch Madeira Offshore Branch.

Can I use BFIAPTPL instead of BFIAPTPLSFE?

BFIAPTPL points to the main office of Banco Finantia S.A., while BFIAPTPLSFE is Madeira Offshore Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BFIAPTPLSFE.

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