SWIFT/BIC code BNIFPTPLSFE
BNIFPTPLSFE belongs to Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.) in Funchal, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNIFPTPLSFE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNIFPTPL |
| Branch code | SFE |
| Bank | Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.) |
| Branch | Endereco Swift Sfe |
| City | Funchal |
| Country | Portugal |
The way the Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNIF 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.
- SFE 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 BNIFPTPLSFE?
BNIFPTPLSFE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Endereco Swift Sfe, a branch or department of Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.) in Funchal, Portugal. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BNIFPTPLSFE mean?
BNIF is the bank code of Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.), PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and SFE is the code of the branch Endereco Swift Sfe.
What happens if I enter BNIFPTPLSFE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNIFPTPLSFE against the details from Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.) before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.)?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BNIFPTPLSFE to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BNIFPTPLSFE.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Santander Totta, S.A. (Formerly Banif - Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A.)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.