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SWIFT/BIC code BGALPTPLDCP

BGALPTPLDCP belongs to Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal.

BGALPTPLDCP

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBGALPTPLDCP
8-character codeBGALPTPL
Branch codeDCP
BankBanco de Portugal
BranchContabilidade e Pagamentos
CityLisbon
CountryPortugal

How the Banco de Portugal SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
DCP 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 BIC BGALPTPLDCP?

The code BGALPTPLDCP belongs to Contabilidade e Pagamentos, a branch or department of Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of BGALPTPLDCP mean?

BGAL is the bank code of Banco de Portugal, PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PL is the location code and DCP is the code of the branch Contabilidade e Pagamentos.

What happens if I enter BGALPTPLDCP with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BGALPTPLDCP against the details from Banco de Portugal before sending.

Can I use BGALPTPL instead of BGALPTPLDCP?

BGALPTPL is the head office of Banco de Portugal, while BGALPTPLDCP is Contabilidade e Pagamentos. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BGALPTPLDCP if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BGALPTPLDCP to send euros to Portugal?

Portugal is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BGALPTPLDCP.

How long does a transfer to Banco de Portugal take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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