Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Caixa Geral de Depósitos?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Caixa Geral de Depósitos is CGDIPTPL. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Caixa Geral de Depósitos?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Caixa Geral de Depósitos, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code CGDIPTPL (LISBON, Portugal) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Caixa Geral de Depósitos a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Caixa Geral de Depósitos is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code CGDIPTPL mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code CGDIPTPL: "CGDI" is the institution code identifying Caixa Geral de Depósitos, "PT" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Portugal, and "PL" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

CGDIPTPL

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