Free directory of all 31 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in LAOS. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Laos operates a cash-dominated economy where Thai baht and US dollars are widely used alongside the kip. BCEL (Banque pour le Commerce Extérieur Lao) — the state-owned export-import bank — and Lao Development Bank (LDB) are the primary SWIFT correspondents. Most international transfers route through Thai banking correspondents in Bangkok given Laos's close economic integration with Thailand and the Mekong sub-region.
| RTGS / Settlement System | RTGS (Bank of the Lao PDR — BOL) |
|---|---|
| Currency | LAK — Lao Kip (THB and USD widely used) |
| Central Bank | Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 3–7 days (international SWIFT) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Laos within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Laos 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 LAK — Lao Kip. 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: 31