Free directory of all 18 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
The DRC has immense mineral wealth — cobalt (60%+ of global supply), coltan, copper, and diamonds — driving significant USD mining payment flows despite fragmented banking infrastructure. Rawbank, TMB (Trust Merchant Bank), and Equity BCDC are the primary SWIFT correspondents in Kinshasa. USD is effectively the commercial currency; CDF payments are limited domestically. Most international wires route via South African or Kenyan correspondent banks.
| RTGS / Settlement System | RTGS (Banque Centrale du Congo — BCC) |
|---|---|
| Currency | CDF — Congolese Franc (USD widely used in parallel) |
| Central Bank | Banque Centrale du Congo (BCC) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 5–10 days (international SWIFT) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in DRC within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
DRC 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 CDF/USD. 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: 18