SWIFT/BIC code BPIPPTPLXXX
BPIPPTPLXXX belongs to Banco Portugues de Investimento S.A. in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPIPPTPLXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPIPPTPL |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Portugues de Investimento S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Banco Portugues de Investimento S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPIP 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 BPIPPTPLXXX?
BPIPPTPLXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banco Portugues de Investimento S.A. in Lisbon, Portugal. Use it when a payment to Banco Portugues de Investimento S.A. does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of BPIPPTPLXXX mean?
BPIP is the bank code of Banco Portugues de Investimento S.A., PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PL is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I enter BPIPPTPLXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPIPPTPLXXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Banco Portugues de Investimento S.A. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BPIPPTPLXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Portugues de Investimento S.A. in Portugal, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Portugues de Investimento S.A.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are BPIPPTPL and BPIPPTPLXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BPIPPTPL is the short version of BPIPPTPLXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Banco Portugues de Investimento S.A. in Lisbon.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.