SWIFT/BIC code BSCHBRSPAST
BSCHBRSPAST belongs to Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSCHBRSPAST |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSCHBRSP |
| Branch code | AST |
| Bank | Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. |
| Branch | Asset Management |
| City | Sao Paulo |
| Country | Brazil |
The way the Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- AST 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 SWIFT code BSCHBRSPAST?
BSCHBRSPAST identifies Asset Management, a unit of Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. in Brazil?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Brazilian Real with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BSCHBRSPAST stand for?
BSCH is the institution code of Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A., BR stands for Brazil, SP is the code for the city or region and AST identifies the branch Asset Management.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BSCHBRSPAST, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Brazil is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BSCHBRSP instead of BSCHBRSPAST?
BSCHBRSP is the main office of Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A., while BSCHBRSPAST points to Asset Management. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BSCHBRSPAST.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.