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SWIFT/BIC code BGALPTTGFGC

BGALPTTGFGC belongs to Banco de Portugal in Porto, Portugal.

BGALPTTGFGC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBGALPTTGFGC
8-character codeBGALPTTG
Branch codeFGC
BankBanco de Portugal
BranchFundo Garantia
CityPorto
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).
TG Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
FGC 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 bank uses SWIFT code BGALPTTGFGC?

BGALPTTGFGC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Fundo Garantia, a unit of Banco de Portugal in Porto, Portugal. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Banco de Portugal have 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 happens if I use BGALPTTGFGC incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BGALPTTGFGC with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of BGALPTTGFGC stand for?

BGAL is the institution code of Banco de Portugal, PT stands for Portugal, TG is the code for the city or region and FGC is the code of the department Fundo Garantia.

Can I use BGALPTTG instead of BGALPTTGFGC?

BGALPTTG points to the head office of Banco de Portugal, while BGALPTTGFGC points to Fundo Garantia. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BGALPTTGFGC if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need BGALPTTGFGC 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. For other currencies you do need BGALPTTGFGC.

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