SWIFT/BIC code UIFCPTP1XXX
UIFCPTP1XXX belongs to Unicre - Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.A. in Lisbon, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UIFCPTP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UIFCPTP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Unicre - Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lisbon |
| Country | Portugal |
The way the Unicre - Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UIFC 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 institution uses SWIFT code UIFCPTP1XXX?
UIFCPTP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Unicre - Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.A. in Lisbon, Portugal. Use it when a payment to Unicre - Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.A. does not need a specific branch.
Is UIFCPTP1 and UIFCPTP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. UIFCPTP1 is the 8-character version of UIFCPTP1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Unicre - Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.A. in Lisbon.
How long does it take to send money to Unicre - Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.A.?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need UIFCPTP1XXX to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need UIFCPTP1XXX.
What do the letters in UIFCPTP1XXX stand for?
UIFC is the bank code of Unicre - Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.A., PT stands for Portugal, P1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does Unicre - Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.A. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UIFCPTP1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Unicre - Instituicao Financeira de Credito S.A. 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.