SWIFT/BIC code PCBIPTP1XXX
PCBIPTP1XXX belongs to Central-Banco de Investimento, SA in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PCBIPTP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PCBIPTP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Central-Banco de Investimento, SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Central-Banco de Investimento, SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PCBI 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 SWIFT code PCBIPTP1XXX?
PCBIPTP1XXX identifies the main office of Central-Banco de Investimento, SA in Lisbon, Portugal. Use it when you send money to an account at Central-Banco de Investimento, SA.
How long does a transfer to Central-Banco de Investimento, SA take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PCBIPTP1XXX to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PCBIPTP1XXX.
Are PCBIPTP1 and PCBIPTP1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. PCBIPTP1 is the short version of PCBIPTP1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Central-Banco de Investimento, SA in Lisbon.
What happens if I use PCBIPTP1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PCBIPTP1XXX against the details from Central-Banco de Investimento, SA before sending.
Does Central-Banco de Investimento, SA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PCBIPTP1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Central-Banco de Investimento, SA in Portugal, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.