Free directory of all 3 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in ERITREA. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Eritrea operates one of the world's most isolated economies, with extremely limited international banking connectivity. The Commercial Bank of Eritrea and Housing and Commerce Bank maintain minimal SWIFT access, primarily for gold mining revenues (Bisha mine) and diplomatic-related payments. Most international transactions are processed through Ethiopian or Kenyan banking intermediaries for the small permitted transaction categories.
| RTGS / Settlement System | SWIFT (Bank of Eritrea — very isolated) |
|---|---|
| Currency | ERN — Eritrean Nakfa |
| Central Bank | Bank of Eritrea |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 7–15+ days (extremely limited access) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Eritrea within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Eritrea processes large-value interbank settlements through SWIFT (isolated). Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is ERN — Eritrean Nakfa. 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: 3