SWIFT/BIC code BIFDPTP1XXX
BIFDPTP1XXX belongs to BBVA Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.a in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIFDPTP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIFDPTP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BBVA Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.a |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
The way the BBVA Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.a SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIFD Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- P1 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 uses BIC BIFDPTP1XXX?
The code BIFDPTP1XXX belongs to the head office of BBVA Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.a in Lisbon, Portugal. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at BBVA Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.a.
What happens if I enter BIFDPTP1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BIFDPTP1XXX against the details from BBVA Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.a before you confirm.
Does BBVA Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.a use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BIFDPTP1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for BBVA Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.a in Portugal, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of BIFDPTP1XXX stand for?
BIFD is the bank code of BBVA Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.a, PT stands for Portugal, P1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Is BIFDPTP1 and BIFDPTP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BIFDPTP1 is the short version of BIFDPTP1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to BBVA Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.a in Lisbon.
Do I need BIFDPTP1XXX for a euro transfer to Portugal?
Portugal is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BIFDPTP1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.