SWIFT / BIC Codes in Brazil

SWIFT/BIC codes for Brazil consist of 8 or 11 alphanumeric characters under ISO 9362. Characters 5 and 6 are 'BR', the ISO 3166-1 country code for Brazil.

Our directory contains 247 SWIFT/BIC codes registered across 112 banks and 25 municipalities in Brazil.

Domestic transfers in Brazil clear via ISPB / Pix under Banco Central do Brasil oversight (primary currency: BRL). cross-border FX contracts and international wire transfers

SWIFT codes identify the beneficiary bank institution, while IBANs (ISO 13616) or account numbers identify the specific account holder. For cross-border wires, both the receiving bank's BIC and customer account number are generally required.

Cross-border transfers to Brazil typically process within 1 to 5 business days, depending on correspondent banking links, time zone cut-offs, and compliance checks.

An 8-character BIC specifies an institution's primary head office in Brazil. An 11-character BIC appends a 3-character branch suffix to target a specific branch location or department.

Using an incorrect code can delay execution, cause transaction returns, or incur administrative bounce fees from intermediary institutions. Verify all routing details with your beneficiary beforehand.

SWIFT/BIC codes are assigned and registered internationally by SWIFT as the ISO 9362 Registration Authority, not directly issued by central bank authorities unless integrated into national clearing directories.

You can look up the bank name and location in our Brazil directory, and confirm the exact code directly with the receiving beneficiary or branch documentation.

Data for Brazil is compiled from open community BIC reference records (2024 vintage).