Bradesco SWIFT code
The SWIFT code (BIC) of Bradesco in Brazil is BBDEBRSPSPO, as published by the bank on its own website. A SWIFT code tells banks around the world which bank should receive an international payment; the payer also needs the recipient's name, account number and the details below.
- Bradesco's SWIFT code is BBDEBRSPSPO.
- BBDE is the bank, BR the country and SP the location.
- Use the code on the recipient's invoice and confirm new details by a second channel.
- A US dollar payment usually passes through a US correspondent bank; choose OUR to have the full amount arrive.
Bradesco SWIFT code
| Bank | Bradesco |
|---|---|
| SWIFT code (BIC) | BBDEBRSPSPO |
| Country | Brazil |
| Published by the bank | Bradesco website: “Beneficiary Bank: Banco Bradesco S.A Swift Code: BBDEBRSPSPO” |
Source: Bradesco's own published details. Checked on 29 October 2026.
Bradesco states that some branches or units use their own codes. If your supplier's invoice shows a different code from the bank, use the code on the invoice and confirm it with the supplier by phone or a second email before the first payment.
What BBDEBRSPSPO means
A SWIFT code has 8 or 11 characters. BBDEBRSPSPO breaks down as follows.
| Part | Characters | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Bank code | BBDE | Identifies the bank |
| Country code | BR | ISO country code of the bank's country |
| Location code | SP | Identifies the location, usually the head office city |
| Branch code | SPO | Identifies a specific branch or unit |
Structure from ISO 9362, the international standard for business identifier codes, as described by Swift.
What a payment to Bradesco needs
For a payment to Bradesco, collect these details from the recipient:
- The recipient's full legal name, exactly as the bank holds it
- The recipient's account number, or IBAN where the country uses one
- The SWIFT code: BBDEBRSPSPO
- The bank's name and city: Bradesco
- A payment reference, usually the invoice number
Local identifiers: Bradesco asks for the beneficiary IBAN, full name, address and country (source).
For the rules on paying into Brazil, see Sending business payments from the US to Brazil, USD to BRL for business payments, How to pay suppliers in Brazil.
Sending US dollars to Bradesco
A US dollar payment to a bank outside the United States usually travels through a correspondent bank in the US, which holds dollars for the receiving bank. Each bank along the route can deduct a fee when the payer chooses shared charges (SHA). Choosing OUR asks the payer's bank to cover those charges so the full amount arrives. Our guide to intermediary bank fees explains how to see and avoid the deductions.
Bradesco publishes these instructions for incoming US dollars: Bradesco lists USD intermediary banks: Bank of America, New York (BOFAUS3N); Wells Fargo Bank, New York (PNBPUS3NNYC); The Bank of New York Mellon (IRVTUS3N); JPMorgan Chase Bank, New York (CHASUS33). Beneficiary bank: Banco Bradesco S.A, BBDEBRSPSPO. (source).
Paying Bradesco from a Helm account
From a Helm account you can pay Bradesco by international wire in US dollars or, where a local payment system is available, in the local currency. The fee, the exchange rate and the expected arrival date are shown before you confirm.
Helm sets pricing for each business around its volume, currencies and rails, and agrees it in writing before the account opens. See how pricing works.
Other banks in Brazil
| Bank | SWIFT code |
|---|---|
| Bradesco | BBDEBRSP |
| Caixa Econômica Federal | CEFXBRSP |
| Santander Brasil | BSCHBRSP |
| Itaú Unibanco | ITAUBRSP |
| Banco Inter | ITEMBRSP |
| Banco BV (Banco Votorantim) | BAVOBRSP |
Codes from each bank's own published details. Checked on 29 October 2026. All banks: SWIFT codes in Brazil.
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What is the SWIFT code for Bradesco?
Bradesco's SWIFT code is BBDEBRSPSPO, as published on the bank's own website and checked on 29 October 2026.
Does Bradesco use different SWIFT codes for branches?
Yes. Bradesco states that some branches or units use their own codes, so use the code on the recipient's invoice or account letter.
Is a SWIFT code the same as a BIC?
Yes. BIC stands for business identifier code, the ISO 9362 standard; SWIFT code is the everyday name for the same code.
Is BBDEBRSPSPO the same as BBDEBRSPSPOXXX?
Yes. An 8-character code and the same code followed by XXX both point to the bank's head office.
What does it cost to pay Bradesco from Helm?
Helm agrees pricing with your business in writing before the account opens, set around your volume, currencies and rails. The fee, the exchange rate and the expected arrival date are shown before you confirm each payment.
References
This guide is general information for businesses, not financial, legal or tax advice. Rules, fees and timings were checked against the sources listed on the review date and may change.