Remittance Guide
Brazil β Portugal
Everything you need to know about sending money from Brazil to Portugal
0.16 EUR
1 BRL in EUR
1β3 days
Transfer speed
R$50
Min. transfer
R$100,000
Max. transfer (daily)
Overview
Brazil and Portugal share a deep historical, cultural, and linguistic bond that makes Portugal one of the most natural remittance destinations for Brazilians. Today, Brazilians form the largest foreign national group in Portugal, with over 300,000 registered residents.
Key Tips for Sending to Portugal
EUR is widely accepted across Europe: If your recipient travels across EU countries, EUR received in Portugal can be used across the entire Eurozone.
Shared language simplifies the process: As both countries speak Portuguese, navigating remittance services is more intuitive for Brazilians transferring to Portugal.
SEPA transfers within the EU: Once funds are in Portugal, recipients can use SEPA transfers to move money anywhere in the Eurozone at low cost.
Brazilian Community
The Brazilian community in Portugal has grown dramatically over the past decade, driven by economic opportunity, shared language, and favorable immigration policies. Brazilians in Portugal are employed across sectors from technology and finance to construction and domestic services.
Regulatory Information
Portugal is part of the European Union. Money transfers to Portugal from Brazil must comply with Banco Central do Brasil regulations and EU anti-money laundering directives. Transfers from Brazil above β¬10,000 equivalent require source of funds documentation.