CTT – Correios de Portugal, S.A. is the national postal operator of Portugal, providing a comprehensive range of mail, parcel and logistics services. Headquartered in Lisbon, the company traces its origins to the Royal House of Manuel I in 1520, making it one of the oldest postal institutions in Europe. In its modern form as a publicly traded Sociedade Anónima, CTT has expanded beyond traditional mail delivery to embrace express courier, freight and supply-chain solutions.
In addition to its core postal operations, CTT offers financial and insurance services through its Banco CTT subsidiary. This division provides retail banking products, payment cards, savings accounts and insurance policies, leveraging the extensive post-office network to reach individual and small business customers across urban and rural areas. The integration of financial services into CTT’s distribution footprint has strengthened its role as a multifaceted service provider.
CTT operates an extensive network of service points throughout mainland Portugal, the Azores and Madeira, and maintains international reach via partnerships with global postal and courier operators. Its express-delivery arm, CTT Expresso, caters to e-commerce and corporate clients, offering time-definite international shipping options, cross-border logistics and value-added tracking technologies. Digital platforms, mobile applications and automated parcel lockers support customer self-service and real-time shipment visibility.
Over recent years, CTT has focused on modernizing its infrastructure, investing in automation, sustainable transport and data-driven solutions to optimize route planning and reduce environmental impact. Through continuous network enhancements and a diversified service portfolio, CTT aims to meet evolving customer needs in postal, logistics and financial services across Portugal and beyond.
