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Central Bank of Brazil

Explore financial-business licences, territorial scope, and official licensing sources.

At a glance

Licensing overview

Institution
Central bank
Home jurisdiction
Brazil
Selected business activities
2
Countries & territories
1

Permissions & responsibilities

What it licenses

Banking and deposit taking

Bank operating authorisation

Authorisation
Issuer role
Licensing authority
Territorial scope
Brazil

Bank operating authorisation for businesses within the stated jurisdiction.

Official sources

Banco Central do Brasil

Payments and money transmission

Payment institution operating authorisation

Authorisation
Issuer role
Licensing authority
Territorial scope
Brazil

Payment institution operating authorisation for businesses within the stated jurisdiction.

Official sources

Banco Central do Brasil

Where the permissions apply

Jurisdictions & coverage

  • Brazil

State and financial-zone licences can have narrower territorial scope. See the authority’s sources for cross-border permissions and application requirements.