SWIFT/BIC code BGALPTPLCON
BGALPTPLCON belongs to Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BGALPTPLCON |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BGALPTPL |
| Branch code | CON |
| Bank | Banco de Portugal |
| Branch | — |
| 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.
- CON 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 BGALPTPLCON?
The code BGALPTPLCON belongs to Banco de Portugal, a branch or department of Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BGALPTPL instead of BGALPTPLCON?
BGALPTPL points to the head office of Banco de Portugal, while BGALPTPLCON is Banco de Portugal. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BGALPTPLCON if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco de Portugal in Portugal?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Banco de Portugal got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco de Portugal in Portugal, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banco de Portugal.
What happens if I use BGALPTPLCON with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BGALPTPLCON against the details from Banco de Portugal before you confirm.
What do the letters in BGALPTPLCON mean?
BGAL is the bank code of Banco de Portugal, PT stands for Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and CON identifies the branch Banco de Portugal.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.