SWIFT/BIC code POTCPTPTXXX
POTCPTPTXXX belongs to Portucel S.A. in Setubal, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POTCPTPTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POTCPTPT |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Portucel S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Setubal |
| Country | Portugal |
How the Portucel S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- POTC 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code POTCPTPTXXX?
POTCPTPTXXX identifies the head office of Portucel S.A. in Setubal, Portugal. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Portucel S.A..
Is POTCPTPT and POTCPTPTXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. POTCPTPT is the short version of POTCPTPTXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Portucel S.A. in Setubal.
Do I need POTCPTPTXXX for a euro transfer to Portugal?
Portugal is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need POTCPTPTXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Portucel S.A. in Portugal?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in POTCPTPTXXX stand for?
POTC is the institution code of Portucel S.A., PT is the ISO code of Portugal, PT is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does Portucel S.A. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – POTCPTPTXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Portucel S.A. in Portugal, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.