
Multibanco is a popular payment system in Portugal, allowing users to make various transactions online or in-person. It's widely accepted across the country.
With over 30,000 Multibanco terminals available, you can easily find one near you to make a payment. These terminals are located in banks, shopping centers, and other public areas.
Multibanco offers a range of services, including bill payments, money transfers, and checking account balance inquiries. You can also use it to pay for goods and services at participating merchants.
Serviços
Multibanco offers a wide range of services, making it a convenient and versatile banking platform.
You can access Multibanco's services through the Internet using MB Way or MB Net, allowing you to make payments, transfer money, and generate virtual cards.
The Multibanco network has over 60 different services, including payments for goods and services, ticket sales, mobile phone top-ups, and more.
Some of the basic services offered by Multibanco include money withdrawal, monitoring balance, and recent transactions.
You can also use Multibanco to pay for electricity, water, gas, landline phone, or any other utility bills, and make online payments for goods and services.
Other services include buying tickets for entertainment, withdrawing funds, depositing cheques, depositing cash, and providing inter-bank transactions.
Here are some of the services offered by Multibanco:
- Paying utility bills
- Making online payments
- Buying entertainment tickets
- Withdrawing funds
- Depositing cheques
- Depositing cash
- Providing inter-bank transactions
- Transferring funds between accounts
- Receiving balance and funds movement statement
- Making contributions to Social Security services
- Paying taxes
- Top-up cell phone balance
- Making payments to a state
MB Way and Payment Options
You can use MB Way to make payments, transfers, and withdrawals on the Multibanco network. The app is available for download on the App Store or Play Store.
MB Way is integrated with the Multibanco system, allowing you to use the Multibanco network through the app. To do this, simply select the "Utilizar Multibanco" option in the app, point your camera to the QR code on the Multibanco machine, and proceed with your transaction.
The app offers various payment options, including sending money, paying with MB Way, and requesting money. You can also use the app to pay with your Visa or Multibanco card, or to use a multibanco card for certain operations.
Here are the payment options available through MB Way:
- Enviar dinheiro
- Pagar com MB Way
- Pedir dinheiro
- Dividir conta
- Levantar dinheiro
- Utilizar multibanco
- Ser solidário
- Pagamentos autorizados
Usar a MB Way
To use MB Way, you'll need to have a bank account with a participating bank. This includes all national banks in Portugal. Once you've confirmed your account, you can download the MB Way app from the App Store or Play Store.
You can also use MB Way through your bank's app, as long as it offers this option. This way, you won't need to download a separate app.
To activate MB Way, you can follow these steps: download and install the app, click on "Adesão", enter your bank card details, choose a PIN, and associate a phone number. You'll receive a verification code via SMS, which you'll need to insert into the app.
Alternatively, you can activate MB Way at an ATM by inserting your card and selecting the "Ativação MB Way" option. If you're using a bank's app, you'll need to download the MB Way app, enter your adhesion details, and confirm validation with a verification code received via SMS.
Once you've activated MB Way, you can access various financial operations through the app, including sending money, paying bills, and withdrawing cash.
Here are the available operations through MB Way:
- Enviar dinheiro
- Cartões MB Net
- Pagar com MB Way
- Pedir dinheiro
- Dividir conta
- Levantar dinheiro
- Utilizar multibanco
- Ser solidário
- Pagamentos autorizados
After selecting an operation, you'll be guided through the process to complete it. You'll need to enter your 6-digit PIN MB Way to finalize the transaction.
Diferença Pagar Com Cartão Visa
Pagar com cartão Visa é uma opção popular, mas é diferente de pagar com multibanco.
You can pay directly with a Visa card by informing the card details, including the CVV.
Comissões podem ser aplicadas dependendo do banco emissor do cartão.
Visa e Multibanco são marcas de cartões que podem ser usados em caixas multibanco para determinadas operações ou em terminais de pagamento.
Pagar com cartão bancário é uma forma de pagamento diferente de pagar com multibanco.
Point Sale
The Multibanco Automatic Payment system is an EFTPOS network that began operating in 1987. It allows electronic payments made at the point of sale, through the use of a system accepted card.
This service enables real-time payments protected with security measures. As of 2014, there were 266,000 terminals on the network.
In 2014, a staggering 781 million payments were made using this system.
Payment Limits and Timing
You can deposit up to €100,000 in cash at a multibanco terminal, made in cash or by cheque.
The daily withdrawal limit for a multibanco is €400, with a maximum withdrawal of €200 per transaction.
Each multibanco operation has its own transfer limit, with a maximum of €100,000 per operation. If no specific limit is stated, this amount applies.
If you're waiting for a new multibanco card, it can take anywhere from 3 to 5 days to arrive, depending on the bank and your request.
Quanto Depositar?
You can deposit up to 100,000 euros in cash at a multibanco terminal, made in cash or by cheque.
To do so, you'll need to go to the terminal of the bank that issued your card.
The deposit must be made in numerário or cheque, and it's only possible at the bank's terminal.
The maximum amount you can deposit is 100,000 euros, and it's a good idea to check the specific requirements for your bank.
The deposit limit is the same as the withdrawal limit, which is 100,000 euros.
Keep in mind that these limits may vary depending on your bank's policies.
Quanto Dinheiro Se Pode Levantar Por Dia?

You can levant up to 400 EUR per day with a certain cartão. The maximum amount you can levantar per day is 400 EUR.
The maximum amount you can levantar per levantamento is 200 EUR. This is a strict limit, so be sure to plan accordingly.
You can't levantar more than 400 EUR in a day, but you can make multiple levantamentos of 200 EUR each. Just be aware of the total daily limit.
The daily limit is in place to prevent excessive withdrawals and protect your account. It's a safety feature that's there to help you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Multibanco payment?
Multibanco is a voucher-based payment method used in Portugal, allowing customers to make secure transactions. It's a convenient option for businesses to accept payments from Portuguese customers.
Is Multibanco ATM free?
Multibanco ATMs are free for withdrawals if you have a Portuguese bank account linked to the network, but most tourists will incur a fee
What is a Multibanco reference?
A Multibanco reference is a unique code used for payments, consisting of 3 fields: Entity and Reference, issued for various purposes such as invoices and online payments. It's a customizable code tailored to a business's needs.
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