SWIFT/BIC code BRGSBRRSPAE

BRGSBRRSPAE belongs to Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

BRGSBRRSPAE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBRGSBRRSPAE
8-character codeBRGSBRRS
Branch codePAE
BankBanco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A
BranchHead Office
CityPorto Alegre
CountryBrazil

The way the Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BRGS Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
BR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
RS Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
PAE 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

Which bank is behind SWIFT code BRGSBRRSPAE?

BRGSBRRSPAE identifies Head Office, part of Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use BRGSBRRS instead of BRGSBRRSPAE?

BRGSBRRS points to the main office of Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A, while BRGSBRRSPAE is Head Office. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BRGSBRRSPAE if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A in Brazil?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Brazilian Real with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in BRGSBRRSPAE mean?

BRGS is the bank code of Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A, BR stands for Brazil, RS is the code for the city or region and PAE identifies the branch Head Office.

Has Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A in Brazil, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do I need to send money to an account at Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BRGSBRRSPAE, 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.