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SWIFT/BIC code BGALPTTGMMI

BGALPTTGMMI belongs to Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal.

BGALPTTGMMI

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBGALPTTGMMI
8-character codeBGALPTTG
Branch codeMMI
BankBanco de Portugal
BranchMercado Monetario Interbancario
CityLisbon
CountryPortugal

The way the Banco de Portugal SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
MMI 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 BGALPTTGMMI?

BGALPTTGMMI identifies Mercado Monetario Interbancario, a branch or department of Banco de Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Banco de Portugal got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco de Portugal in Portugal. All of them are listed on the page of Banco de Portugal.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Can I use BGALPTTG instead of BGALPTTGMMI?

BGALPTTG points to the head office of Banco de Portugal, while BGALPTTGMMI points to Mercado Monetario Interbancario. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BGALPTTGMMI if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in BGALPTTGMMI stand for?

BGAL is the bank code of Banco de Portugal, PT stands for Portugal, TG is the location code and MMI identifies the branch Mercado Monetario Interbancario.

How long does it take to send money to Banco de Portugal in Portugal?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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