SWIFT / BIC Code
CAGLPTPL
ABANCA Portugal, S.A.
CAGLPTPL is the BIC (SWIFT code) of ABANCA Portugal, S.A., based in Lisboa. 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
CAGL: institution identifier (4 letters)
PT: country code per ISO 3166-1
PL: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
ABANCA Portugal, S.A.'s participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for šµš¹ Portugal
Portugal IBANs are 25 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for ABANCA Portugal, S.A.?
CAGLPTPL. Written with the head-office branch code it is CAGLPTPLXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does CAGLPTPL mean?
"CAGL" identifies ABANCA Portugal, S.A., "PT" is the country code for Portugal, "PL" is the location code.
How long are ABANCA Portugal, 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 ABANCA Portugal, S.A.?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists ABANCA Portugal, S.A. in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 2 February 2026, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does ABANCA Portugal, S.A. confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 20 March 2026), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.