SWIFT/BIC code CISFPTP1XXX
CISFPTP1XXX belongs to Banco Comercial Portugues in Oeiras, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CISFPTP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CISFPTP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Comercial Portugues |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Oeiras |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Banco Comercial Portugues SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CISF 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 BIC CISFPTP1XXX?
CISFPTP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banco Comercial Portugues in Oeiras, Portugal. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco Comercial Portugues.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Comercial Portugues?
Banks often add 1–3% 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 Banco Comercial Portugues got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Comercial Portugues in Portugal. You can see them all on the bank page.
Is CISFPTP1 and CISFPTP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CISFPTP1 is the short version of CISFPTP1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Banco Comercial Portugues in Oeiras.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Comercial Portugues in Portugal?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need CISFPTP1XXX to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need CISFPTP1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.