SWIFT/BIC code PAYYPTP1XXX
PAYYPTP1XXX belongs to Pt Pay SA in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PAYYPTP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PAYYPTP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Pt Pay SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
The way the Pt Pay SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PAYY 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 SWIFT/BIC code PAYYPTP1XXX?
PAYYPTP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Pt Pay SA in Lisbon, Portugal. Use it when you send money to an account at Pt Pay SA.
Does Pt Pay SA use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, PAYYPTP1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Pt Pay SA in Portugal, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter PAYYPTP1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PAYYPTP1XXX against the details from Pt Pay SA before sending.
What do the letters in PAYYPTP1XXX stand for?
PAYY is the bank code of Pt Pay SA, PT is the ISO code of Portugal, P1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Pt Pay SA in Portugal?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are PAYYPTP1 and PAYYPTP1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. PAYYPTP1 is the 8-character version of PAYYPTP1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Pt Pay SA in Lisbon.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.