SWIFT/BIC code TOTAPTPLEMI
TOTAPTPLEMI belongs to Banco Santander Totta, SA in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TOTAPTPLEMI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TOTAPTPL |
| Branch code | EMI |
| Bank | Banco Santander Totta, SA |
| Branch | Emigrants Remittances |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
The way the Banco Santander Totta, SA SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- TOTA 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.
- EMI 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 branch uses BIC TOTAPTPLEMI?
The code TOTAPTPLEMI belongs to Emigrants Remittances, part of Banco Santander Totta, SA in Lisbon, Portugal. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Santander Totta, SA in Portugal?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need TOTAPTPLEMI 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. If you send another currency you do need TOTAPTPLEMI.
Can I use TOTAPTPL instead of TOTAPTPLEMI?
TOTAPTPL points to the main office of Banco Santander Totta, SA, while TOTAPTPLEMI points to Emigrants Remittances. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use TOTAPTPLEMI if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of TOTAPTPLEMI mean?
TOTA is the institution code of Banco Santander Totta, SA, PT stands for Portugal, PL is the location code and EMI is the code of the branch Emigrants Remittances.
Has Banco Santander Totta, SA got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Santander Totta, SA in Portugal. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.