SWIFT/BIC code CAEOPTP1XXX
CAEOPTP1XXX belongs to Caixa Economica Social in Porto, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CAEOPTP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CAEOPTP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Caixa Economica Social |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Porto |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Caixa Economica Social SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CAEO 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 bank uses SWIFT code CAEOPTP1XXX?
The code CAEOPTP1XXX belongs to the main office of Caixa Economica Social in Porto, Portugal. Use it when a payment to Caixa Economica Social does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Caixa Economica Social in Portugal?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of CAEOPTP1XXX mean?
CAEO is the bank code of Caixa Economica Social, PT stands for Portugal, P1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need CAEOPTP1XXX to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CAEOPTP1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Caixa Economica Social?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Caixa Economica Social use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CAEOPTP1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Caixa Economica Social in Portugal, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.