SWIFT/BIC code BCBRBRDFORG
BCBRBRDFORG belongs to Banco Central do Brasil in Brasilia, Brazil.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCBRBRDFORG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCBRBRDF |
| Branch code | ORG |
| Bank | Banco Central do Brasil |
| Branch | Depto. de Assuntos Internacionais |
| City | Brasilia |
| Country | Brazil |
The way the Banco Central do Brasil SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCBR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- DF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ORG Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC BCBRBRDFORG?
BCBRBRDFORG identifies Depto. de Assuntos Internacionais, part of Banco Central do Brasil in Brasilia, Brazil. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BCBRBRDFORG incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCBRBRDFORG with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Central do Brasil?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Brazilian Real with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BCBRBRDFORG mean?
BCBR is the bank code of Banco Central do Brasil, BR is the ISO code of Brazil, DF is the code for the city or region and ORG identifies the department Depto. de Assuntos Internacionais.
Can I use BCBRBRDF instead of BCBRBRDFORG?
BCBRBRDF points to the main office of Banco Central do Brasil, while BCBRBRDFORG is Depto. de Assuntos Internacionais. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BCBRBRDFORG if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Central do Brasil?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCBRBRDFORG, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Brazil is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.