SWIFT / BIC Code
BNFIPTPL
Bison Bank S.A.
BNFIPTPL is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Bison Bank S.A., registered in Lisbon. 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
BNFI: institution identifier (4 letters)
PT: country code per ISO 3166-1
PL: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Bison Bank S.A.'s participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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Part of Bison Capital Financial Holdings
Bison Bank S.A. is registered in Portugal but belongs to Bison Capital Financial Holdings, a banking group based in Hong Kong.
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IBAN format for 🇵🇹 Portugal
Portugal IBANs are 25 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Bison Bank S.A.?
BNFIPTPL. Written with the head-office branch code it is BNFIPTPLXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does BNFIPTPL mean?
"BNFI" identifies Bison Bank S.A., "PT" is the country code for Portugal, "PL" is the location code.
How long are Bison Bank S.A. IBANs?
25 characters, like every IBAN from Portugal: the country code PT, two check digits, the bank code (4 digits), the branch code (4 digits), the account number (11 digits) and the check (2 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Bison Bank S.A.?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Bison Bank S.A. in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 4 November 2024, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Bison Bank S.A. confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Bison Bank S.A.'s registered office?
Rua Barata Salgueiro, N 33, Piso 0, 1250-042 Lisbon, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Rua Barata Salgueiro 33, Piso 0, Lisbon as its address.
Who owns Bison Bank S.A.?
Bison Bank S.A. is owned by Bison Capital Financial Holdings, a banking group based in Hong Kong. Bison Bank S.A. is registered in Portugal as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Hong Kong.