SWIFT/BIC code CGDIPTPLOSF
CGDIPTPLOSF belongs to Caixa Geral de Depositos in Funchal, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CGDIPTPLOSF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CGDIPTPL |
| Branch code | OSF |
| Bank | Caixa Geral de Depositos |
| Branch | Madeira Offshore Branch |
| City | Funchal |
| Country | Portugal |
The way the Caixa Geral de Depositos SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CGDI 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.
- OSF 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 CGDIPTPLOSF?
CGDIPTPLOSF is the SWIFT/BIC code of Madeira Offshore Branch, a unit of Caixa Geral de Depositos in Funchal, Portugal. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Caixa Geral de Depositos?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Caixa Geral de Depositos got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Caixa Geral de Depositos in Portugal. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use CGDIPTPL instead of CGDIPTPLOSF?
CGDIPTPL is the head office of Caixa Geral de Depositos, while CGDIPTPLOSF points to Madeira Offshore Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CGDIPTPLOSF.
What happens if I use CGDIPTPLOSF with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CGDIPTPLOSF against the details from Caixa Geral de Depositos before sending.
What do the letters in CGDIPTPLOSF stand for?
CGDI is the institution code of Caixa Geral de Depositos, PT stands for Portugal, PL is the code for the city or region and OSF identifies the department Madeira Offshore Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.