Bank Account Number
Uruguay uses bank account numbers for domestic transfers, with the Banco Central del Uruguay (BCU) operating the national payment infrastructure. BEVSA (Bolsa Electrónica de Valores) manages the interbank electronic settlement system for high-value payments.
At a glance
Country
Uruguay
Identifier
BROU
Format
Bank code + account number
Used for
Domestic transfers
Format breakdown
001
Bank Code
1–3
Institution code assigned by BCU
01
Branch Code
4–5
Branch identifier
012345678
Account Number
6–14
Customer account number
How BROU works
Each bank has a BCU-assigned code. Domestic interbank transfers use the BEVSA system for high-value real-time settlement and ACHEBAN for low-value batch processing. BROU (Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay) is the largest state-owned bank.
Where to find yours
In your online banking portal, on bank statements, or at any bank branch. Most banks show account details in their mobile apps.
Payment systems in Uruguay
| System | Speed | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BEVSA | Real-time | Bolsa Electrónica de Valores — electronic interbank settlement for high-value payments |
| ACHEBAN | Same day | Automated clearing house for low-value batch payments and payroll |
| Redpagos / Abitab | Same day | Payment networks widely used for bill payments and cash transfers |
Major banks in Uruguay
Good to know
BROU is state-owned and the largest bank in Uruguay, handling most government-related payments.
Uruguay uses the Peso Uruguayo (UYU), but USD accounts are widely available at all major banks.
BEVSA provides real-time settlement — ideal for high-value or urgent interbank transfers.
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