SWIFT/BIC code UVBDPTP1XXX
UVBDPTP1XXX belongs to Universo-Banco Directo in Porto, Portugal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UVBDPTP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UVBDPTP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Universo-Banco Directo |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Porto |
| Country | Portugal |
The way the Universo-Banco Directo SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UVBD 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
What bank uses BIC UVBDPTP1XXX?
UVBDPTP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Universo-Banco Directo in Porto, Portugal. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Universo-Banco Directo.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Universo-Banco Directo?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of UVBDPTP1XXX mean?
UVBD is the bank code of Universo-Banco Directo, PT stands for Portugal, P1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Universo-Banco Directo have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UVBDPTP1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Universo-Banco Directo in Portugal, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is UVBDPTP1 and UVBDPTP1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. UVBDPTP1 is the 8-character version of UVBDPTP1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Universo-Banco Directo in Porto.
Do I need UVBDPTP1XXX to send euros to Portugal?
Portugal belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need UVBDPTP1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.