SWIFT/BIC code CEESBRR1XXX

CEESBRR1XXX belongs to Caixa Economica do Estado do Io Grande do Sul SA in Caxias do Sul, Brazil.

CEESBRR1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCEESBRR1XXX
8-character codeCEESBRR1
Branch codeXXX
BankCaixa Economica do Estado do Io Grande do Sul SA
BranchHead office
CityCaxias do Sul
CountryBrazil

How the Caixa Economica do Estado do Io Grande do Sul SA SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

CEES Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
BR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
R1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 CEESBRR1XXX?

CEESBRR1XXX identifies the head office of Caixa Economica do Estado do Io Grande do Sul SA in Caxias do Sul, Brazil. It is the code to use when a payment to Caixa Economica do Estado do Io Grande do Sul SA does not need a specific branch.

Does Caixa Economica do Estado do Io Grande do Sul SA have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – CEESBRR1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Caixa Economica do Estado do Io Grande do Sul SA in Brazil, so there is no branch code to choose.

How long does a transfer to Caixa Economica do Estado do Io Grande do Sul SA take in Brazil?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Is CEESBRR1 and CEESBRR1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. CEESBRR1 is the short version of CEESBRR1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Caixa Economica do Estado do Io Grande do Sul SA in Caxias do Sul.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Caixa Economica do Estado do Io Grande do Sul SA?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code CEESBRR1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Brazil is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in CEESBRR1XXX mean?

CEES is the institution code of Caixa Economica do Estado do Io Grande do Sul SA, BR stands for Brazil, R1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.