Free directory of all 22 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in ARMENIA. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Armenia's RTGS processes AMD settlements and Yerevan has emerged as a regional fintech hub since 2022, benefiting from an influx of Russian tech workers and capital following sanctions. Ameriabank, Ardshinbank, and ACBA-Credit Agricole Bank are the primary SWIFT correspondents. Remittances from the Armenian diaspora in Russia and the United States, along with diamond-cutting and IT export proceeds, are the primary SWIFT inflow drivers.
| RTGS / Settlement System | ArCa RTGS (Central Bank of Armenia — ArmPS) |
|---|---|
| Currency | AMD — Armenian Dram |
| Central Bank | Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 2–4 days (CIS/EU corridor); 3–6 days (other) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Armenia within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Armenia processes large-value interbank settlements through ArCa RTGS. Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is AMD — Armenian Dram. Foreign-currency wires are converted at the receiving bank's prevailing rate unless a specific currency account is held at the beneficiary institution.
Total correspondent banks indexed: 22