Free directory of all 18 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in NIGER. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Niger uses the XOF franc managed by the BCEAO, shared with seven other West African nations. Ecobank Niger, BIA Niger, and SIB Niger are the primary SWIFT correspondents. Uranium export revenues from Arlit (Niger produces nearly 5% of global uranium) and gold mining payments are the main SWIFT inflow drivers. Post-2023 coup, some international correspondent relationships have been reassessed.
| RTGS / Settlement System | STAR-UEMOA (BCEAO — Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest) |
|---|---|
| Currency | XOF — West African CFA Franc |
| Central Bank | Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 3–7 days (international SWIFT) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Niger within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Niger processes large-value interbank settlements through STAR-UEMOA/BCEAO. Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is XOF — 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: 18