What is the Brazil IBAN format?

Brazil IBANs start with BR, followed by 2 check digits, then a 25-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Brazil is not a SEPA member. International transfer fees and timelines apply.

Brazil IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Brazil IBAN?

A Brazil IBAN is 29 characters long.

29-character IBAN · BRL Brazilian Real

A Brazil IBAN is 29 characters long and always begins with the country code BR, followed by two check digits. The next 8 characters are the Bank Code. This is followed by the Branch Code (5 characters). The remaining 10 characters identify the individual account number. The Brazil IBAN uses the BRL (Brazilian Real) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

BRL

Brazilian Real

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

BR18 0036 0305 0000 1000 9795 493C 1

BR Country

18 Check Digits

00360305 Bank Code

00001 Branch Code

0009795493 Account Number

C Account Type

1 Owner Indicator

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	BR
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	18
5–12	8	Bank Code	n	00360305
13–17	5	Branch Code	n	00001
18–27	10	Account Number	n	0009795493
28–28	1	Account Type	a	C
29–29	1	Owner Indicator	c	1

n = numeric only (0–9) a = alphabetic only (A–Z) c = alphanumeric (0–9, A–Z)

Validate a Brazil IBAN

Paste a Brazil IBAN below to check it.

Brazil IBAN Regex Pattern

^BR\d{2}\d{8}\d{5}\d{10}[A-Z]{1}[A-Z0-9]{1}$

Pattern validates length, country code, check digit positions, and field character types. Does not verify the MOD-97 checksum (use the validator above for full validation).

PHP

$iban = strtoupper(str_replace(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^BR\\d{2}\\d{8}\\d{5}\\d{10}[A-Z]{1}[A-Z0-9]{1}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Brazil IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^BR\d{2}\d{8}\d{5}\d{10}[A-Z]{1}[A-Z0-9]{1}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Brazil IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^BR\d{2}\d{8}\d{5}\d{10}[A-Z]{1}[A-Z0-9]{1}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Brazil IBAN format

These snippets check format only. For full IBAN validation including MOD-97 checksum, use a dedicated IBAN library or the validator on this page.

How to Find Your Brazil IBAN

Brazil accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (8n) + Branch Code (5n) + Account Number (10n) + Account Type (1a) + Owner Indicator (1c). Your IBAN encodes these same components in the standardised international format.

1
Mobile banking app — Open your bank's app, navigate to account details or "Account Info." Your IBAN is usually displayed alongside your account number. Look for a field labelled "IBAN" or "International Account Number."
2
Bank statement — Your Brazil IBAN appears in the account header of your printed or PDF bank statement, typically near the top of the first page.
3
Online banking — Log in to your bank's website and go to "Account Details," "Account Summary," or "Profile." Most Brazil banks display the IBAN prominently in account settings.
4
Bank branch or helpline — Call your bank's customer service or visit a branch with your ID. They can provide your full IBAN instantly.

Once you have your IBAN, use the validator above to confirm it is correctly formatted before sharing it.

Sending Money to Brazil

Brazil is not a SEPA member. Transfers require both an IBAN and a BIC/SWIFT code. Expect 2–5 business days and a SWIFT correspondent fee (typically $10–$40 USD via a traditional bank). Using a specialist service like Wise or Revolut can significantly reduce these fees.

What to provide

Recipient's full name
IBAN (29 characters, starts with BR)
BIC / SWIFT code
Recipient's bank address (some banks)

Typical transfer time

2–5 days

Via SWIFT network. Specialist services (Wise, Revolut) are often faster and cheaper than traditional bank wires.

Brazil adopted IBAN for international transfers but domestic transfers still use the traditional ISPB/branch/account format. Always include BIC for transfers to Brazil. The account type letter indicates checking (C), savings (P/S), or salary (E) accounts.

Compare transfer services for Brazil

Specialist services typically charge significantly less than high-street banks for international transfers.

Wise — Low fees, real exchange rate ↗ Revolut — Fast transfers ↗

Central Bank

Banco Central do Brasil

https://www.bcb.gov.br ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 29 chars
Country Code: BR
Currency: BRL
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 23n1a1c
IBAN Required: international only
Adopted: 2013