SWIFT/BIC code CTTPPTP1XXX
CTTPPTP1XXX belongs to Ctt-Correios de Portugal, S.A. in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CTTPPTP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CTTPPTP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ctt-Correios de Portugal, S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
The way the Ctt-Correios de Portugal, S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CTTP 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 is behind BIC CTTPPTP1XXX?
CTTPPTP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Ctt-Correios de Portugal, S.A. in Lisbon, Portugal. Use it when you send money to an account at Ctt-Correios de Portugal, S.A..
Are CTTPPTP1 and CTTPPTP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. CTTPPTP1 is the short version of CTTPPTP1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Ctt-Correios de Portugal, S.A. in Lisbon.
Do I need CTTPPTP1XXX to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need CTTPPTP1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Ctt-Correios de Portugal, S.A.?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in CTTPPTP1XXX stand for?
CTTP is the bank code of Ctt-Correios de Portugal, S.A., PT is the ISO code of Portugal, P1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Ctt-Correios de Portugal, S.A.?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.