Free directory of all 74 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in BRAZIL. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Brazil's STR RTGS, operated by the Banco Central do Brasil, processes BRL in real time and interfaces with PIX — the country's instant payment system launched in 2020 that now handles over 4 billion transactions per month. Itaú Unibanco, Bradesco, Banco do Brasil, and Santander Brasil are the dominant correspondents, handling both the large US-Brazil trade corridor and the substantial inbound remittances from the Brazilian diaspora in the US, Japan, and Portugal.
| RTGS / Settlement System | STR (Sistema de Transferência de Reservas) |
|---|---|
| Currency | BRL — Brazilian Real |
| Central Bank | Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 1–3 days (international SWIFT) |
Brazil does not use IBAN. Provide the bank number (3 digits), branch number (agência, 4 digits), account number (conta, up to 13 digits), account type (checking/savings), and the SWIFT/BIC code. The beneficiary's CPF (tax ID for individuals) or CNPJ (for companies) is also required.
International SWIFT wires to Brazil typically take 2–3 business days. BCB regulations require the receiving bank to convert foreign currency and credit the beneficiary's account within 2 business days of receipt.
Yes. Brazil's BACEN requires registration of all foreign capital entering Brazil via ROF (Registro de Operação Financeira) for investments, and all wire transfers must state the purpose using the Brazilian Central Bank's legal codes. Trade and personal remittances have simpler requirements.
Total correspondent banks indexed: 74