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Is the word bancos the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The word "bancos" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The difference lies entirely in pronunciation. Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open vowels and a more rhythmic, syllable-timed pronunciation. In Continental Portuguese, there is significant vowel reduction, where unstressed vowels are often "swallowed" or shortened, resulting in a more closed, stress-timed sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu preciso ir ao banco hoje. (I need to go to the bank today.)
  2. Tem um banco vazio ali na praça. (There is an empty bench there in the square.)
  3. Os bancos aumentaram as taxas de juros. (The banks increased the interest rates.)
  4. O banco negou o meu empréstimo. (The bank denied my loan.)
  5. Você pode sentar no banco? (Can you sit on the bench?)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Tenho de ir ao banco hoje. (I have to go to the bank today.)
  2. Há um banco vazio ali no jardim. (There is an empty bench there in the garden.)
  3. Os bancos aumentaram as taxas de juro. (The banks increased the interest rates.)
  4. O banco recusou o meu crédito. (The bank refused my credit.)
  5. Podes sentar-te no banco? (Can you sit on the bench?)