SWIFT/BIC code HOVFPTPTXXX
HOVFPTPTXXX belongs to Hovione Farmaciencia SA in Loures, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HOVFPTPTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HOVFPTPT |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hovione Farmaciencia SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Loures |
| Country | Portugal |
The way the Hovione Farmaciencia SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HOVF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PT 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
What bank uses BIC HOVFPTPTXXX?
The code HOVFPTPTXXX belongs to the head office of Hovione Farmaciencia SA in Loures, Portugal. Use it when you send money to an account at Hovione Farmaciencia SA.
What is the best way to send money to Hovione Farmaciencia SA?
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.
What happens if I use HOVFPTPTXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HOVFPTPTXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in HOVFPTPTXXX stand for?
HOVF is the institution code of Hovione Farmaciencia SA, PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PT is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to Hovione Farmaciencia SA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HOVFPTPTXXX for a euro transfer to Portugal?
Portugal is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HOVFPTPTXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.