IBAN
IBAN in Brazil
29 characters, starting with BR. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 29 characters
- Country code
- BR
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- BR18 0036 0305 0000 1000 9795 493C 1
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Brazil IBAN (BR)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | BR Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 18 IBAN check digits |
| 5–12 | 8 | digits | 00360305 Bank code |
| 13–17 | 5 | digits | 00001 Branch code |
| 18–27 | 10 | digits | 0009795493 Account number |
| 28–28 | 1 | letters | C Account type |
| 29–29 | 1 | letters or digits | 1 Owner identifier |
How to check an IBAN from Brazil
Count the characters: a Brazil IBAN always has 29. Make sure it starts with BR, then paste it in the checker above: it verifies the two check digits with the mod 97 algorithm and the national structure. A single mistyped character is enough to make the check fail.
The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) identifies a bank account in an unambiguous way across borders. It starts with a two-letter country code, followed by two check digits and the national account number, which contains the bank code, often a branch code, and the account itself. Its length depends on the country: 15 characters in Norway, 27 in Italy and France, up to 33 in Russia.
Questions
How long is an IBAN in Brazil?
An IBAN in Brazil has 29 characters, always starting with the country code BR followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Brazil look like?
A valid example is BR1800360305000010009795493C1. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Brazil part of SEPA?
No. Brazil is outside the Single Euro Payments Area: transfers in euros go through the SWIFT network, with correspondent banks and longer timing.
Can I receive euros from Brazil with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Brazil, usually within one working day.
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