SWIFT/BIC code BGALPTPLPTP
BGALPTPLPTP belongs to Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BGALPTPLPTP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BGALPTPL |
| Branch code | PTP |
| Bank | Banco de Portugal |
| Branch | Collateral Management Pt Parties |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
The way 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.
- PTP 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 uses SWIFT code BGALPTPLPTP?
The code BGALPTPLPTP belongs to Collateral Management Pt Parties, a branch or department of Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BGALPTPLPTP stand for?
BGAL is the institution code of Banco de Portugal, PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and PTP is the code of the department Collateral Management Pt Parties.
Does Banco de Portugal have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco de Portugal in Portugal. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BGALPTPL instead of BGALPTPLPTP?
BGALPTPL is the main office of Banco de Portugal, while BGALPTPLPTP points to Collateral Management Pt Parties. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BGALPTPLPTP.
How long does it take to send money to Banco de Portugal in Portugal?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BGALPTPLPTP to send euros 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 BGALPTPLPTP.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.