Caixa Econômica Federal SWIFT code
The SWIFT code (BIC) of Caixa Econômica Federal in Brazil is CEFXBRSP, 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.
- Caixa Econômica Federal's SWIFT code is CEFXBRSP.
- CEFX 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.
Caixa Econômica Federal SWIFT code
| Bank | Caixa Econômica Federal |
|---|---|
| SWIFT code (BIC) | CEFXBRSP |
| Country | Brazil |
| Published by the bank | Caixa Econômica Federal website: “Caixa Econômica Federal SWIFT (BIC CODE): CEFXBRSP” |
Source: Caixa Econômica Federal's own published details. Checked on 29 October 2026.
Always use the code on the recipient's invoice or account letter. Banks can publish more than one code, for example for a branch or a specific currency, and a code can change after a merger. Confirm new payment details with the recipient by a second channel before the first payment; changed bank details in an email are the most common route for payment fraud.
What CEFXBRSP means
A SWIFT code has 8 or 11 characters. CEFXBRSP breaks down as follows.
| Part | Characters | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Bank code | CEFX | 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 | none (8-character code) | XXX or no branch code means the head office |
Structure from ISO 9362, the international standard for business identifier codes, as described by Swift.
What a payment to Caixa Econômica Federal needs
For a payment to Caixa Econômica Federal, 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: CEFXBRSP
- The bank's name and city: Caixa Econômica Federal
- A payment reference, usually the invoice number
Local identifiers: Field 59 must carry the IBAN, or the branch number, account type and account number with check digit, plus full name and CPF/CNPJ (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 Caixa Econômica Federal
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.
Caixa Econômica Federal publishes these instructions for incoming US dollars: Caixa lists USD correspondents (field 56): Citibank New York (CITIUS33), Standard Chartered Bank USA (SCBLUS33) or Bank of America Miami (BOFAUS3M); beneficiary bank Caixa Econômica Federal, CEFXBRSP. (source).
Paying Caixa Econômica Federal from a Helm account
From a Helm account you can pay Caixa Econômica Federal 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 Caixa Econômica Federal?
Caixa Econômica Federal's SWIFT code is CEFXBRSP, as published on the bank's own website and checked on 29 October 2026.
Does Caixa Econômica Federal use different SWIFT codes for branches?
Caixa Econômica Federal publishes CEFXBRSP. Some banks use other codes for branches or currencies, so use the code on the recipient's invoice or account letter and confirm it with the recipient.
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 CEFXBRSP the same as CEFXBRSPXXX?
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 Caixa Econômica Federal 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.