IBAN format in Brazil (BR)
An IBAN in Brazil is 29 characters long and starts with BR. A valid example: BR18 0036 0305 0000 1000 9795 493C 1. Brazil does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Brazil
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | BR |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 18 |
| 5–12 | Bank code | 8 | digits | 00360305 |
| 13–17 | Branch code | 5 | digits | 00001 |
| 18–27 | Account number | 10 | digits | 0009795493 |
| 28 | Account type | 1 | uppercase letters | C |
| 29 | Owner account code | 1 | alphanumeric | 1 |
The Brazilian IBAN ends with an account-type letter and an owner indicator.
SEPA status
Brazil does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
How do I check an IBAN?
Paste the number into the IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Brazil length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Brazil
How many characters does an IBAN in Brazil have?
A Brazil IBAN is exactly 29 characters: it starts with "BR", followed by 2 check digits and a 25-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Brazil IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Brazil: BR18 0036 0305 0000 1000 9795 493C 1. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Brazil in SEPA?
Brazil does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement. The Brazilian IBAN ends with an account-type letter and an owner indicator.
Where can I check an IBAN from Brazil?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Brazil length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Brazil IBAN?
After "BR" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (8 digits), the branch code (5 digits), the account number (10 digits), the account type (1 uppercase letters), the owner account code (1 alphanumeric).
The example IBAN is the official sample from the public IBAN registry (ISO 13616) and passes the MOD-97 check — it is not a real bank account.