Banrisul
Banrisul is a Brazilian state-owned bank founded in 1928, headquartered in Porto Alegre, providing retail, corporate, agribusiness, and government banking services primarily across Rio Grande do Sul through physical branches, mobile app, and digital channels with full-stack deposits, credit, cards, investments, and insurance.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1928
- HeadquartersPorto Alegre, Brazil
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Banrisul does
Banrisul (Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S.A.) is a Brazilian state-owned bank founded in 1928, headquartered in Porto Alegre, and publicly traded on B3 under ticker BRSR6 with the Government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul as controlling shareholder. The bank operates the largest retail branch network in Rio Grande do Sul, supplemented by digital channels including the App Banrisul mobile application with biometric authentication, Home Banking internet banking, Office Banking for corporate clients, and the Banrifone telephone banking service. It serves six primary customer segments: individual retail (Pessoa Física), business customers (Pessoa Jurídica) including MEI accounts, agribusiness producers, federal/state/municipal government entities and public servants, and an Affinity high-net-worth segment.
The bank's core products span the full retail and commercial banking stack: checking accounts, credit cards (Mastercard and Visa variants including Black, Platinum, Gold, Infinite), the proprietary Banricompras debit/installment card accepted at 140,000+ merchants, consignado and personal loans, real estate financing, university credit with university partnerships (PUCRS, Unisinos, UCS), and agribusiness credit lines (Pronaf, Pronamp, Funcafé, Plano Safra). Investment products include CDB, LCI, LCA, Poupança, and pension plans via BanrisulPrev, while the Banriclube rewards program integrates with Azul, Smiles, and Multiplus airline loyalty programs. Technology integrations include Google Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Wallet, Open Finance APIs via the Developer Portal, and the Vero payment acceptance platform with POS terminals and Veloe toll/parking tags.
Revenue is generated across six streams: net interest income from the loan portfolio (consignado, agribusiness, real estate, personal), fee income from accounts and transactions, credit card interchange, investment product distribution fees, insurance and capitalization sales through Banrisul Seguridade, and consortium administration. The bank monetizes through a freemium-to-subscription pricing model — digital accounts carry zero monthly fees with revenue from transactions and credit — supplemented by salary portability incentives for public servants, premium Affinity segment packages, and merchant acquiring fees from Vero. Six wholly-owned subsidiaries support this stack: payment solutions, consortium administration, securities brokerage, insurance holdings and brokerage, and general warehousing. Q1 2026 net interest income reached BRL 1.7 billion (+12.5% YoY) and management has guided 2026 net interest income growth of 8-13% with loan portfolio growth of 3-8%.
Banrisul firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Banrisul
- Legal name
- Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S.A.
- Website
- https://banrisul.com.br
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1928
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Banrisul is a Brazilian state-owned bank founded in 1928, headquartered in Porto Alegre, providing retail, corporate, agribusiness, and government banking services primarily across Rio Grande do Sul through physical branches, mobile app, and digital channels with full-stack deposits, credit, cards, investments, and insurance.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Banrisul industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Retail Banking
- NAICS
- Depository Credit Intermediation (5221), Commercial Banking (522110)
- SIC
- State Commercial Banks (6022)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Mass-Market Consumer Deposit Banking (Checking/Savings) (FSABAAAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Retail Wealth & Bancassurance Distribution (Investment & Insurance via Bank) (FSABAAAJ)
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Where Banrisul is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Porto Alegre
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Banrisul business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Net Interest Income: Interest income from loan portfolio including personal credit, consignado (payroll-deducted loans), real estate financing, agribusiness loans, and credit cards. Q1 2026 net interest income reached BRL 1.7 billion, representing 12.5% YoY growth.
- Fee Income: Transaction fees from account services, card transactions, transfers, and banking services. Includes tariff packages for different customer segments.
- Credit Card Operations: Revenue from credit card transactions, installments, and interchange fees. Banriclube rewards program drives card usage.
- Investment Products: Distribution of investment products including CDB, LCI, LCA, funds, Treasury Direct, and pension plans. Revenue from distributor fees.
- Insurance and Capitalization: Revenue from insurance products and capitalization bonds through Banrisul Seguridade and Banrisul Corretora de Seguros.
- Consortium Administration: Revenue from consortium administration services through Banrisul S.A. Administradora de Consórcios.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Conta Corrente Banrisul - Essential Services Package |
| Freemium | Monthly | Digital Account - Zero Monthly Fee |
| Freemium | Monthly | Conta MEI - Free Business Account |
| Subscription | Monthly | Consignado (Payroll Loan) Interest Rates |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | LCI/LCAg Investments - Tax-Free Returns |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels6 records
Banrisul product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Banrisul is a Brazilian state-owned bank that delivers retail, corporate, agribusiness and government banking through physical branches, mobile (App Banrisul), web (Home/Office Banking) and telephone (Banrifone) channels. Its sellable offerings include checking accounts, credit/purchase/debit cards, payroll-deducted and personal loans, real-estate/university/green financing, CDB/LCI/LCA/savings investment products, agribusiness credit lines, insurance, consortium, capitalization, and private pension, supported by Banriclube loyalty and Open Finance APIs.
Product overview
Banrisul (Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul) is a Brazilian state-owned bank offering a comprehensive digital banking platform with multiple interconnected products and services. The core offering centers on the App Banrisul mobile application, Conta Corrente Banrisul checking account, and credit products (Crédito Pessoal, Crédito Consignado, Crédito Imobiliário, Crédito Universitário, Crédito Sustentabilidade). The bank provides an extensive card portfolio including Banricompras debit, Cartões de Crédito Banrisul (Mastercard/Visa), Banri Global Account, and Tag Banrisul toll payment. Investment products include CDB, LCI, LCA, and Poupança. The platform integrates with Vero payment solutions, digital wallets (Google Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Wallet), and Open Finance. Business services include Office Banking, Conta Digital MEI, Conta Empresarial, and agribusiness financing. The Portal do Desenvolvedor provides API access for Open Finance and exchange rate data.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Banrishopping: Virtual shopping platform offering products, cashback, and Banriclube points redemption
- Banriclube
- Banriway
- Banricompras
- Banrifone
- Vero
- BanriFast
- Bah
- Home Banking
- Office Banking
- Crédito Universitário Banrisul
- BanrisulPrev
- Banrisul Digital
- Banri Global Account
- Banrisul Asset
Products and services
- App Banrisul Mobile banking application for Android and iOS providing account management, Pix payments, credit access, card management, biometric authentication and digital services 24/7 for individual and business customers.
- Conta Corrente Banrisul Full-service checking account offering 4 free withdrawals, 2 printed statements and 2 inter-account transfers per month, plus access to credit cards, investments, Banrisul app and all digital channels for individuals and businesses.
- Conta Universitária Checking account designed for university students with exclusive benefits, easy account opening and access to Crédito Universitário financing for tuition.
- Banriway Digital financial account for youth and children that lets parents manage spending, control allowances and introduce children to financial life through app-based tools.
- Conta Digital MEI Free digital account for MEI (micro-entrepreneurs) with zero monthly fee, free debit card, Pix, 4 monthly withdrawals, Vero POS machine and full digital management via app.
- Cartões de Crédito Banrisul Credit card portfolio including Mastercard and Visa variants (Black, Platinum, Gold, Infinite, Business, Universitários and Dupla Grenal) with rewards via Banriclube, insurance and exclusive discounts through partner ecosystem.
- Banricompras Proprietary purchase card linked to the checking account that enables purchases at 140,000+ merchants with up to 60-day deferred payment for à vista purchases, installment options up to 12 months without interest, and NFC mobile-phone payments.
- Empréstimo Consignado Consigned credit product with deductions directly from payroll/benefit, available to INSS retirees and pensioners, public servants and CLT workers, with reduced interest rates and extended payment terms up to 108 months.
- Crédito Pessoal Personal loan products for individual customers including quick-approval Crédito 1 Minuto, postgraduate financing, IPVA payment in installments and CDC consumer-goods financing.
- Crédito Imobiliário Home financing products including SFH acquisition and construction, SH (outside SFH) for residential and commercial properties, land acquisition and home improvement loans for individual customers.
- Crédito Universitário University tuition financing up to 100% with reduced rates, semester-by-semester contracting, extended payment periods (up to double the course duration), and partnership agreements with PUCRS, Unisinos and UCS.
- Crédito Sustentabilidade Sustainable financing for renewable energy (solar, wind), electric vehicles, PRONAF ECO, FINAME Baixo Carbono and Inovagro agricultural-technology investments.
- Agronegócio (Agribusiness Banking) Complete agribusiness banking for family farmers (Pronaf), medium producers (Pronamp) and commercial farmers, including crop financing (custeio), investment financing (PCA, Proirriga, Agroempresarial, Renovagro, ABC+), marketing financing (FGPP, NPR, FEE) and agricultural insurance, expanded under Plano Safra 2026/27.
- CDB (Certificado de Depósito Bancário) Bank deposit certificates available in multiple variants — CDB Automático, CDB DI, CDB Pré, CDB 100, Super CDB and CDB Ganhe Mais — for individual investors seeking different liquidity and return profiles.
- LCI - Letra de Crédito Imobiliário Real-estate credit letter investment product (pré or pós-fixed) with IR exemption for individual investors, minimum R$1,000 (LCI Pré) or R$50,000 (LCI Pós DI) application, IOF exemption after 6-month holding, and FGC protection.
- LCA - Letra de Crédito do Agronegócio Agribusiness credit letter investment product with IR exemption for individual investors, minimum R$5,000 application, backed by rural credit operations and offering FGC protection.
- Poupança Banrisul Savings account with Traditional and Programmed modalities, minimum R$100 application, FGC protection up to R$250,000, and IR/IOF exemption for individual savers.
- BanrisulPrev (Previdência) Private pension and retirement savings products distributed by Banrisul through its insurance subsidiary, complementing the investment and savings franchise.
- Seguros Banrisul Insurance products for individuals and businesses distributed through Banrisul Corretora de Seguros and Banrisul Seguridade, covering life, personal and corporate insurance needs.
- Consórcios Banrisul Consortium administration services provided through Banrisul S.A. Administradora de Consórcios, enabling group-based acquisition of vehicles, real estate and other assets.
- Capitalização Banrisul Capitalization bond products distributed by Banrisul Seguridade Participações, offering savings-linked prize draws to individual and corporate customers.
- Câmbio (Foreign Exchange) Foreign exchange services for individuals and businesses, including currency conversion (Conversão de Moedas), Banri Global Account multi-currency account, and exchange-rate APIs exposed through the Developer Portal.
- Conta Digital Banrisul Free digital-first account with zero monthly maintenance fee, opened entirely through the App Banrisul, with revenue generated from transaction fees and credit products.
- Home Banking Internet banking channel for comprehensive account management, financial transactions, investments and services from any computer, secured by Smart Card reader and digital certification.
- Office Banking Online banking platform for corporate account management offering differentiated transaction limits, operator delegation, hierarchical approval levels, API-based services, and an Office Mobile app with R$100,000 daily limit for business clients.
- Banrifone Telephone banking service with 24/7 electronic services (balance, card activation, check blocking, check reordering) and personalized service Monday–Friday 8am–8pm.
- Cartão BNDES BNDES co-branded credit card for businesses with annual revenue up to R$300 million, providing credit limits up to R$500,000 and payment terms up to 48 months for investment financing through the BNDES Portal.
- Vero (Pagamentos) Payment-acceptance solutions for merchants, including point-of-sale terminals, Vero Wallet digital wallet, Banri Ofertas promotional platform and Pix Automático, operated by Banrisul Soluções em Pagamentos.
- Banri Global Account Multi-currency account enabling international transactions and currency conversion for global purchases and travel, with app-based management.
Quantifiable outcome
- Q4 2025 net income of BRL 1.6 billion, up 98% year-over-year
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Banrisul
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Banrisul technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
Feature6 records
Banrisul partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.
- Novo Desenrola BrasilstrategicGovernment debt renegotiation program partnership. Banrisul participates offering customers up to 90% discount on old debts with other advantages.
- Vero (Veloe)coreVero provides payment technology including point-of-sale terminals, Tag Banrisul for toll and parking payments, and digital wallet services. Banrisul offers Vero accounts and payment processing through the Veloe network for toll roads and parking.
- MastercardcoreMastercard provides credit card network infrastructure for Banrisul Mastercard cards including Black, Platinum, and Infinite tiers with access to VIP lounges and international acceptance.
- VisacoreVisa provides credit card network for Banrisul Visa cards with Platinum, Gold, and other tiers, enabling domestic and international payments.
- BNDEScoreBNDES partnership for Cartão BNDES offering up to R$500,000 credit limit for business investments with up to 48-month payment terms. Target businesses with up to R$300 million annual revenue.
- Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto AlegrensestrategicSports sponsorship and co-branding partnership with Grêmio football club. Dupla Grenal credit cards available with Grêmio imagery for cardholders.
- Sport Club InternacionalstrategicSports sponsorship and co-branding partnership with Internacional football club. Dupla Grenal credit cards available with Internacional imagery.
- GNC CinemasminorEntertainment partnership offering 50% discount on movie tickets and popcorn/drink combos for Banrisul cardholders at GNC Cinemas locations in Porto Alegre and Caxias do Sul.
- Azul FidelidademinorFrequent flyer program partnership allowing Banriclube points to be transferred to Azul Fidelidade miles for flight redemptions.
- Smiles (Gol Airlines)minorFrequent flyer partnership enabling Banriclube points conversion to Smiles miles for Gol flight rewards.
- Multiplus (LATAM)minorMultiplus loyalty program partnership for converting Banriclube points to Multiplus miles for LATAM flights and partners.
- Banrishopping PartnersminorE-commerce marketplace partners including Centauro, Extra, Fast Shop, Netshoes, Casas Bahia, Ponto Frio, Magazine Luiza, Amaro, Polishop, Camisaria Colombo, Glamour and Samsung for Banrishopping platform.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Banrisul competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- BTG Pactual: Major Brazilian financial institution expanding into retail banking, credit, and investments alongside its investment-banking core. Overlaps with Banrisul in retail deposits, asset management, and digital banking, but anchored in wholesale and investment banking.
- Itaú Unibanco: Largest Brazilian private commercial bank with overlapping deposits, credit, credit cards, investments, and insurance. Much larger footprint and broader national/international presence, but similar product architecture and customer overlap in retail and corporate segments.
- Santander Brasil: Large international-affiliated Brazilian commercial bank offering similar retail deposits, payroll products, credit, and mortgage services. Overlaps with Banrisul on salaried customer acquisition and SME banking, but with a national rather than regional focus.
- Bradesco: Major Brazilian private commercial bank with comparable breadth across checking accounts, consumer credit, credit cards, asset management, and insurance. A larger incumbent competing for the same retail, SMB, and corporate customers across Banrisul's footprint.
Emerging players
- Nubank: Brazil's leading digital-native neobank offering no-fee accounts, credit cards, and personal loans via mobile app. Directly competes with Banrisul for retail customers using a leaner digital-first delivery model, pressuring incumbent fee income and customer acquisition.
- Banco Inter: Brazilian digital bank offering full retail and SMB accounts, credit, investments, and insurance via a mobile-first super-app. Competes for the same digitally native retail and small-business customers that Banrisul targets through its App Banrisul and Banriway products.
Direct peers
- Banco do Brasil: Brazilian federal state-owned commercial bank with the same state-owned DNA as Banrisul, competing across retail, agribusiness (Pronaf), government, and public-servant banking. Directly comparable on mandate, product breadth, and government-linked franchise structure.
- Sicredi: Brazilian credit cooperative system with strong agribusiness lending and southern Brazil presence. Similar full-service retail banking model, comparable target segments (family farmers, cooperatives, retail savers), and overlapping product suite of deposits, credit, and investments.
- Sicoob: Brazilian cooperative banking system with broad SMB and retail deposit, credit, and payment services. Competes directly with Banrisul in regional markets, especially in agribusiness, consumer credit, and small-business checking.
- Caixa Econômica Federal: Federal state-owned Brazilian bank offering similar full-service retail, housing finance, and government banking. Direct competitor with analogous public-sector ownership model and broad product coverage including deposits, payroll, and benefits disbursement.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Banrisul social profiles
Digital presenceBanrisul compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Banrisul financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Banrisul leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Banrisul subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
Banrisul funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Banrisul M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Banrisul
What does Banrisul do?
Banrisul is a Brazilian state-owned bank that delivers retail, corporate, agribusiness and government banking through physical branches, mobile (App Banrisul), web (Home/Office Banking) and telephone (Banrifone) channels. Its sellable offerings include checking accounts, credit/purchase/debit cards, payroll-deducted and personal loans, real-estate/university/green financing, CDB/LCI/LCA/savings investment products, agribusiness credit lines, insurance, consortium, capitalization, and private pension, supported by Banriclube loyalty and Open Finance APIs.
Is Banrisul a public or private company?
Banrisul is a public company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was Banrisul founded?
Banrisul was founded in 1928. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Banrisul based?
Banrisul is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Banrisul make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Net Interest Income is the primary driver. The others are fee Income, credit Card Operations, investment Products, insurance and Capitalization and consortium Administration.
Who are Banrisul's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are BTG Pactual, Itaú Unibanco, Santander Brasil and Bradesco. Emerging players are Nubank and Banco Inter. Direct peers are Banco do Brasil, Sicredi, Sicoob and Caixa Econômica Federal.
Does Banrisul have an API?
Yes. Banrisul provides a Developer Portal (Portal do Desenvolvedor) at https://developers.banrisul.com.br/ for developer access. The bank offers Open Finance APIs for data sharing with customer authorization, including exchange rate APIs providing current and historical USD exchange rates (taxa_cambio_atual.json and taxa_cambio_historico.json endpoints). Developer documentation is at developers.banrisul.com.br.
What industry is Banrisul in?
Banrisul's product category is Retail Banking. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSABAAAA, Mass-Market Consumer Deposit Banking (Checking/Savings), with a secondary code of FSABAAAJ, Retail Wealth & Bancassurance Distribution (Investment & Insurance via Bank). Its NAICS code is 5221 and its SIC code is 6022.