Sending and receiving money in Brazil

If you ever need to transfer money from a foreign account to a Brazilian bank, you will need the swift code and all relevant bank and account information (full name and address, agency and account number, etc.). Some countries also use the IBAN which is basically the bank account and agency numbers. The IBAN is not used in Brazil. The SWIFT code, however, is the country code, bank code and city code, totaling 11 digits. In order to get this code right, you will have to contact the receiving bank and ask for it, or ask the receiver to find out the SWIFT code of the bank in Brazil. Don´t call the main office as they will tell you to call the branch. Try the “cambio” desk of the branch. Below, some SWIFT codes of the main Brazilian banks and some useful websites in case you need more information. You will not need the SWIFT of the agency, just the general SWIFT of the bank in Brazil to send money. If you need help, write a comment.
Swift codes of major Brazilian banks
Note: all More information links are to the International Remittance page of the bank´s website, in Portuguese. It is VERY important to use these swift codes for sending money as most banks have more than one swift code. If you are unsure or have not been given information on the specific “branch”, use the general swift codes provided below.
Itaú
Swift code: ITAUBRSP
Bank code: 341
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Contact info
Bradesco
Swift code: BBDEBRSPSPO
Bank code: 237 (Bank Bradesco S.A)
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Caixa Economica Federal
Swift code: CEFXBRSP
Bank code:
Email: suint@caixa.gov.br
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Banco do Brasil
Swift code: BRASBRRJ
Bank code: 001
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Western Union (Banco do Brasil is the only bank that accepts remittances via Western Union)
HSBC
Swift Code: BCBBBRPR
Bank Code: 399
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Client services
Santander (Banco Santander Banespa)
Swift Code: ABNABRSP
Bank Code: 033