SWIFT/BIC code BKCHPTPLXXX
BKCHPTPLXXX belongs to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Portugal Branch in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHPTPLXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHPTPL |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Portugal Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
The way the Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Portugal Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKCH 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 bank uses SWIFT code BKCHPTPLXXX?
BKCHPTPLXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Portugal Branch in Lisbon, Portugal. Use it when a payment to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Portugal Branch does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Portugal Branch?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are BKCHPTPL and BKCHPTPLXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BKCHPTPL is the 8-character version of BKCHPTPLXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Portugal Branch in Lisbon.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Portugal Branch take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BKCHPTPLXXX for a euro transfer to Portugal?
Portugal is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need BKCHPTPLXXX.
What does each part of BKCHPTPLXXX mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Portugal Branch, PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.