Free directory of all 22 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in CAMEROON. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Cameroon is the BEAC zone's largest economy and Douala is Central Africa's main commercial port. Afriland First Bank, BGFI Cameroun, SCB Cameroun (Société Générale), and Ecobank Cameroon are the primary SWIFT correspondents, processing oil, cocoa, aluminium, and timber export proceeds. Cameroon also serves as a financial gateway for landlocked neighbours Chad and CAR.
| RTGS / Settlement System | SYSTAC (BEAC) |
|---|---|
| Currency | XAF — Central African CFA Franc |
| Central Bank | Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale (BEAC) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 3–7 days (international SWIFT) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Cameroon within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Cameroon processes large-value interbank settlements through SYSTAC/BEAC. Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is XAF — CFA 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: 22