SWIFT / BIC Code
BESCPTPL
SEPA MemberNovobanco
BESCPTPL is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Novobanco SA, based in Lisbon. Its bank code is 0007, the code an IBAN at Novobanco carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 25 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
BESC: institution identifier (4 letters)
PT: country code per ISO 3166-1
PL: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Novobanco's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
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IBAN format for 🇵🇹 Portugal
Portugal IBANs are 25 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Novobanco?
BESCPTPL. Written with the head-office branch code it is BESCPTPLXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does BESCPTPL mean?
"BESC" identifies Novobanco, "PT" is the country code for Portugal, "PL" is the location code.
What is Novobanco's bank code?
0007. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from Portugal.
How long are Novobanco IBANs?
25 characters, like every IBAN from Portugal: the country code PT, two check digits, the bank code (4 digits, 0007 for Novobanco), the branch code (4 digits), the account number (11 digits) and the check (2 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Novobanco?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Novobanco in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 4 June 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Novobanco confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 9 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.