The floods that placed the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul in a calamity forced more than 1 million people to leave their homes. There are a large number of people and institutions mobilizing to help those affected by the tragedy. However, it is necessary to be careful about how to make this help reach those who really need it.
The government of Rio Grande do Sul opened a donation channel – SOS Rio Grande do Sul account. The resources will be fully used for humanitarian support for flood victims and for the reconstruction of the municipalities’ infrastructure.
With the official donation channel, the government centralizes financial aid, provides security to donors, and increases transparency in the allocation of money, since the movement of resources will be audited and supervised by the public authorities.
Donation details
Pix: CNPJ: 92.958.800/0001-38
Bank of the State of Rio Grande do Sul or Association of Banks in the State of Rio Grande do Sul
Attention: when carrying out the operation, confirm that the name of the account that appears is “SOS Rio Grande do Sul” and that the bank is Banrisul.
International donations
The State government also activated international donation channels. With the action, the government expands fundraising possibilities and allows people and organizations around the world to contribute to the emergency situation.
To donate, use the following data and instructions:
Euro
Standard Chartered Bank – Frankfurt
Swift: SCBLDEFX
Account: 007358304
Beneficiary bank: Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A – Head office
Swift: BRGSBRRS
Beneficiary: Association of Banks in the State of Rio Grande do Sul
CNPJ: 92.958.800/0001-38
Iban: BR5392702067001000645423206C1
American Dollar
Standard Chartered Bank – New York
Swift: SCBLUS33
Account: 3544032986001
Beneficiary bank: Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S/A – Head office
Swift: BRGSBRRS
Beneficiary: ASSOCIATION OF BANKS IN THE STATE OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL
CNPJ: 92.958.800/0001-38
Iban: BR5392702067001000645423206C1
In all cases, you must inform:
Iban Code: BR5392702067001000645423206C1
Name: Association of Banks in the State of Rio Grande do Sul
CNPJ: 92.958.800/0001-38
Be careful with scams
To avoid fraud, pay attention to important information below. This allows the transfer of amounts to occur safely and the money to reach those who need help.
• Make sure you are receiving official information, for example, on the State government’s website or social media accounts.
• Be careful with links sent in messaging applications. Confirm who it was sent by and whether it is indeed trustworthy.
• Make sure that the institution you are donating to openly provides your details, allowing you to get in touch if you have any questions
PIX
• If you choose to donate via pix, confirm the authenticity of the QR Code or key indicated.
• The name of the recipient of the amount must also be checked at the time of the transaction. The account indicated by the State is SOS Rio Grande do Sul.
• Also check the bank of destination of the transaction. The SOS Rio Grande do Sul account was created at Banrisul.
• Only make transactions with pix on your financial institution’s app and never provide your key or identification on unknown websites.
For more information, visit: https://sosenchentes.rs.gov.br/inicial