Free directory of all 1 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in KIRIBATI. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Kiribati uses the Australian dollar and its primary international payment flows come from fishing licence revenues from tuna fleets operating in its 3.5-million-km² exclusive economic zone — one of the Pacific's most valuable fishing grounds — Kiribati citizens working overseas, and climate adaptation aid from international donors as the country faces existential threats from rising sea levels. Bank of Kiribati routes SWIFT transactions through Australian correspondents.
| RTGS / Settlement System | SWIFT (Bank of Kiribati — AUD de facto) |
|---|---|
| Currency | AUD — Australian Dollar (Kiribati Dollar at 1:1 parity) |
| Central Bank | No independent central bank; Bank of Kiribati oversight |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 5–10+ days (Pacific corridor; remote access) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Kiribati within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Kiribati processes large-value interbank settlements through SWIFT (via Australia). Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is AUD — Australian Dollar. 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: 1