Sicredi is a cooperative financial institution based in Brazil, founded in 1902 in Nova Petrópolis, Rio Grande do Sul. It operates through a system of approximately 100 credit cooperatives across all Brazilian states, serving more than 10 million members. The institution ranks among the top five Brazilian financial institutions according to Forbes.
The cooperative provides a range of financial products to individuals, businesses, and agribusiness clients. These include checking accounts, credit, investments, insurance, pension plans, consortiums, and sustainable financial products. Its business model centers on a cooperative system where members are owners with an active voice in decisions.
Sicredi's operations span the financial services, agriculture (agribusiness), and community development sectors. The institution reinvests resources locally to strengthen regional development and promotes local development in a sustainable way. It has received awards for workplace excellence, innovation, and commitment to sustainable development.
