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SWIFT/BIC code BGALPTPLXXX

BGALPTPLXXX belongs to Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal.

BGALPTPLXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBGALPTPLXXX
8-character codeBGALPTPL
Branch codeXXX
BankBanco de Portugal
BranchHead office
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.
XXX 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 institution is behind BIC BGALPTPLXXX?

The code BGALPTPLXXX belongs to the head office of Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco de Portugal.

Do I need BGALPTPLXXX to send euros to Portugal?

Portugal belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BGALPTPLXXX.

How long does a transfer to Banco de Portugal take in Portugal?

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

Is BGALPTPL and BGALPTPLXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. BGALPTPL is the short version of BGALPTPLXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Banco de Portugal in Lisbon.

What does each part of BGALPTPLXXX mean?

BGAL is the bank code of Banco de Portugal, PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

Has Banco de Portugal got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco de Portugal in Portugal. All of them are listed on the page of Banco de Portugal.

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