Free directory of all 2 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in PALAU. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Palau uses the USD under its Compact of Free Association with the United States and is a globally renowned diving destination. Bank of Palau and Pacific Savings Bank handle SWIFT transactions, processing US Compact grant disbursements, dive tourism revenues from Japanese and US visitors, fishing licence fees, and Palau's Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee (a conservation-focused visitor levy that generates international payment flows).
| RTGS / Settlement System | SWIFT (Bank of Palau; USD) |
|---|---|
| Currency | USD — US Dollar |
| Central Bank | No independent central bank; US dollar system |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 3–7 days (international SWIFT) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Palau within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Palau processes large-value interbank settlements through SWIFT (USD). Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is USD — US 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: 2