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SWIFT/BIC code BGALPTTGDET

BGALPTTGDET belongs to Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal.

BGALPTTGDET

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBGALPTTGDET
8-character codeBGALPTTG
Branch codeDET
BankBanco de Portugal
BranchDet-Emissao e Tesouraria
CityLisbon
CountryPortugal

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).
TG Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
DET 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 code BGALPTTGDET?

BGALPTTGDET identifies Det-Emissao e Tesouraria, part of Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need BGALPTTGDET for a euro transfer to Portugal?

Portugal is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need BGALPTTGDET.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in BGALPTTGDET stand for?

BGAL is the bank code of Banco de Portugal, PT is the ISO code of Portugal, TG is the location code and DET identifies the department Det-Emissao e Tesouraria.

What is the best way to send money to Banco de Portugal?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Does Banco de Portugal have other 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.

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