Free directory of all 5 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
The Central African Republic uses the XAF franc and its banking sector is severely underdeveloped — fewer than 5% of the population has bank accounts. BGFI Bank CAR and Ecobank CAR are the primary SWIFT correspondents, primarily processing diamond and timber export proceeds and humanitarian aid disbursements from international organisations operating in Bangui.
| RTGS / Settlement System | SYSTAC (BEAC) |
|---|---|
| Currency | XAF — Central African CFA Franc |
| Central Bank | Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale (BEAC) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 5–10 days (conflict-limited access) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Central African Republic within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Central African Republic 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: 5