Free directory of all 15 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in BURUNDI. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Burundi's RTGS processes BIF settlements. Bancobu (Banque Commerciale du Burundi) and Interbank Burundi are the primary SWIFT correspondents, processing coffee export proceeds (Burundi's main export earner), humanitarian aid from international organisations, and NGO operational disbursements. Geographic proximity to Tanzania and DRC means regional payments often route through Dar es Salaam or Nairobi banking correspondents.
| RTGS / Settlement System | RTGS (Banque de la République du Burundi — BRB) |
|---|---|
| Currency | BIF — Burundian Franc |
| Central Bank | Banque de la République du Burundi (BRB) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 3–7 days (international SWIFT) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Burundi within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Burundi processes large-value interbank settlements through RTGS. Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is BIF — Burundian Franc. 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: 15