SWIFT Code VAEEBRRJ — VALE S.A., RIO DE JANEIRO

About SWIFT Code VAEEBRRJ — VALE S.A., RIO DE JANEIRO

SWIFT code VAEEBRRJ is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VALE S.A. in RIO DE JANEIRO, 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 VALE S.A. for all outward international remittances from RIO DE JANEIRO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code VAEEBRRJ

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

When to Use SWIFT Code VAEEBRRJ

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VALE S.A. account in RIO DE JANEIRO, share SWIFT code VAEEBRRJ 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 VALE S.A., RIO DE JANEIRO must provide SWIFT code VAEEBRRJ. 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 VALE S.A. in RIO DE JANEIRO rely on SWIFT code VAEEBRRJ 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 VALE S.A. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for VALE S.A. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for VALE S.A. →

How SWIFT Code VAEEBRRJ Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code VAEEBRRJ 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 VALE S.A..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: VALE S.A. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code VAEEBRRJ

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter VAEEBRRJ uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for RIO DE JANEIRO 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 VAEEBRRJ directly with VALE S.A.'s RIO DE JANEIRO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.