SWIFT/BIC code CEFXBRSPXXX
CEFXBRSPXXX belongs to Caixa Economica Federal in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CEFXBRSPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CEFXBRSP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Caixa Economica Federal |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sao Paulo |
| Country | Brazil |
How the Caixa Economica Federal SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CEFX 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.
- 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CEFXBRSPXXX?
The code CEFXBRSPXXX belongs to the head office of Caixa Economica Federal in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is the code to use when a payment to Caixa Economica Federal does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in CEFXBRSPXXX stand for?
CEFX is the bank code of Caixa Economica Federal, BR stands for Brazil, SP is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Caixa Economica Federal?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CEFXBRSPXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Brazil uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Caixa Economica Federal take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Is CEFXBRSP and CEFXBRSPXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. CEFXBRSP is the 8-character version of CEFXBRSPXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Caixa Economica Federal in Sao Paulo.
Does Caixa Economica Federal use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CEFXBRSPXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Caixa Economica Federal in Brazil, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.