SWIFT/BIC code BGALPTPLCCB
BGALPTPLCCB belongs to Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BGALPTPLCCB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BGALPTPL |
| Branch code | CCB |
| Bank | Banco de Portugal |
| Branch | Credit and Markets Department |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Banco de Portugal SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BGAL 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.
- CCB 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 BGALPTPLCCB?
BGALPTPLCCB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Credit and Markets Department, part of Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banco de Portugal 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 BGALPTPLCCB to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BGALPTPLCCB.
What is the best way to send money to Banco de Portugal in Portugal?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BGALPTPLCCB mean?
BGAL is the bank code of Banco de Portugal, PT stands for Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and CCB identifies the department Credit and Markets Department.
What happens if I use BGALPTPLCCB incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BGALPTPLCCB against the details from Banco de Portugal before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.