SWIFT Code ITAUBRSPPAE — ITAU UNIBANCO S/A, PORTO ALEGRE

About SWIFT Code ITAUBRSPPAE — ITAU UNIBANCO S/A, PORTO ALEGRE

SWIFT code ITAUBRSPPAE is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ITAU UNIBANCO S/A in PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by ITAU UNIBANCO S/A for all outward international remittances from PORTO ALEGRE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ITAUBRSPPAE

The code ITAUBRSPPAE follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ITAUBRSPPAE

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ITAU UNIBANCO S/A account in PORTO ALEGRE, share SWIFT code ITAUBRSPPAE with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at ITAU UNIBANCO S/A, PORTO ALEGRE must provide SWIFT code ITAUBRSPPAE. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using ITAU UNIBANCO S/A in PORTO ALEGRE rely on SWIFT code ITAUBRSPPAE for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ITAU UNIBANCO S/A →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ITAU UNIBANCO S/A →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ITAU UNIBANCO S/A →

How SWIFT Code ITAUBRSPPAE Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ITAUBRSPPAE and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ITAU UNIBANCO S/A.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ITAU UNIBANCO S/A receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ITAUBRSPPAE

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ITAUBRSPPAE uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for PORTO ALEGRE only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Brazil.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ITAUBRSPPAE directly with ITAU UNIBANCO S/A's PORTO ALEGRE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.