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Brazil IBAN format
An IBAN from Brazil has 29 characters and starts with BR. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
BRkk bbbb bbbb ssss sccc cccc cccc c
BR = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · s = branch code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | BR |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-12 | 8 characters |
| Branch code | positions 13-17 | 5 characters |
| Account number | positions 18-29 | 12 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Brazil?
An IBAN from Brazil always has 29 characters: the country code BR, 2 check digits and a 25-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Brazil IBAN is correct?
Check the length (29), that it starts with BR, and the mod-97 check digits. Our free IBAN checker does all three in one step and shows the bank when it is known.
Is Brazil in SEPA?
No. Brazil is not in the SEPA scheme, so transfers usually go as international (SWIFT) payments; the IBAN is still used.
Does a valid IBAN mean the account exists?
No. The check proves the number is well formed and the check digits match. Only the bank can confirm that the account is open and whose it is.