Código do Banco
Brazilian bank identification uses a 3-digit COMPE code (Código do Banco) for the bank and a 4-digit agency number for the branch. These codes are managed by the Brazilian Central Bank and used for TED, DOC, and Pix transfers.
At a glance
Country
Brazil
Identifier
COMPE
Format
3 digits + branch
Used for
Domestic transfers
Format breakdown
341
Bank Code
1–3
Institution (e.g. 341 = Itaú)
0001
Agency
Separate
Branch number
How COMPE works
The 3-digit bank code identifies the institution (e.g. 001 = Banco do Brasil, 341 = Itaú), and the 4-digit agency code identifies the branch. Pix, the instant payment system launched in 2020, uses CPF/CNPJ keys instead.
Where to find yours
On your bank statement, in your banking app, or via the Central Bank's website. Your agency number is on your debit card.
Payment systems in Brazil
| System | Speed | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pix | Instant | Free instant payments 24/7 using CPF, phone, or email |
| TED | Same day | Same-day transfers, no limit, during business hours |
| Boleto | 1–3 business days | Payment slips used for bills and invoices |
Major banks in Brazil
Good to know
Pix has largely replaced TED for everyday transfers — it is instant and free.
Common bank codes: 001 = Banco do Brasil, 033 = Santander, 104 = Caixa, 237 = Bradesco, 341 = Itaú.
Nubank (260) and Inter (077) are digital-only banks — no physical agency, but they still have agency codes.
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