SWIFT/BIC code MPIOPTPLXXX
MPIOPTPLXXX belongs to Montepio Geral - Caixa Economica in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPIOPTPLXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPIOPTPL |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Montepio Geral - Caixa Economica |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Montepio Geral - Caixa Economica SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MPIO 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.
- 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MPIOPTPLXXX?
The code MPIOPTPLXXX belongs to the head office of Montepio Geral - Caixa Economica in Lisbon, Portugal. Use it when you send money to an account at Montepio Geral - Caixa Economica.
Do I need MPIOPTPLXXX for a euro transfer 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 MPIOPTPLXXX.
How long does a transfer to Montepio Geral - Caixa Economica take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Montepio Geral - Caixa Economica got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Montepio Geral - Caixa Economica in Portugal. All of them are listed on the page of Montepio Geral - Caixa Economica.
Is MPIOPTPL and MPIOPTPLXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MPIOPTPL is the short version of MPIOPTPLXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Montepio Geral - Caixa Economica in Lisbon.
What is the best way to send money to Montepio Geral - Caixa Economica?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.