SWIFT/BIC code BGALPTPLGPF
BGALPTPLGPF belongs to Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BGALPTPLGPF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BGALPTPL |
| Branch code | GPF |
| Bank | Banco de Portugal |
| Branch | Funds |
| 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.
- GPF 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
Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BGALPTPLGPF?
BGALPTPLGPF identifies Funds, a branch or department of Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BGALPTPLGPF mean?
BGAL is the institution code of Banco de Portugal, PT stands for Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and GPF is the code of the department Funds.
How long does it take to send money to Banco de Portugal in Portugal?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BGALPTPLGPF for a euro transfer to Portugal?
Portugal belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BGALPTPLGPF.
Has Banco de Portugal got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Banco de Portugal?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.