IBAN check: Portugal

Validate an IBAN from Portugal for free. Our tool checks the 25-character format per ISO 13616, extracts the bank code and finds the BIC/SWIFT code from our database of 151 bank codes.

IBAN format: Portugal

Country codePT

IBAN length25 characters

CurrencyEuro (EUR)

Bank code4 digits

Account number11 digits

Bank codes in database151

Example IBAN: Portugal

PT 50 0002 1234 5678 901

Country code Check digits Bank code Account number

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How the IBAN is built in Portugal

The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) in Portugal has 25 characters. It starts with the country code PT, followed by two check digits. The BBAN part (Basic Bank Account Number) then holds the bank code (4 digits, positions 5 to 8 of the IBAN) and the account number (11 digits, positions 13 to 23). Between the bank code and the account number there are 4 further characters (for example a branch code or check character).

Finding the BIC for Portugal

For Portugal our database holds 151 bank codes. When you enter a valid IBAN from Portugal, we automatically find the BIC/SWIFT code and the bank name. For smaller or newer institutions there may be no entry; the IBAN is still valid in that case.

Frequently asked questions about IBANs from Portugal

How long is an IBAN from Portugal?+

An IBAN from Portugal has exactly 25 characters. It always starts with the country code PT, followed by two check digits and the 21-character BBAN holding the bank code and account number.

How do I find the BIC/SWIFT code for an IBAN from Portugal?+

Enter the IBAN in the tool above. We extract the 4-digit bank code and look up the matching BIC in our database of 151 bank codes from Portugal. The BIC (also called the SWIFT code) is needed for international transfers.

Can I receive SEPA transfers with an IBAN from Portugal?+

Yes. Portugal is part of the SEPA area. With a valid IBAN you can send and receive euro transfers across 41 European countries, usually within one business day and on the same terms as domestic transfers.