Free directory of all 40 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in PUERTO RICO. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Puerto Rico is a US territory using US dollars and the Federal Reserve payment system (Fedwire), making domestic USD transactions identical to mainland US settlements. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (the largest Caribbean bank by assets), FirstBancorp, and Oriental Bank are the primary SWIFT correspondents, processing pharmaceuticals export proceeds (Puerto Rico is a global pharma manufacturing hub), tourism payments, and large US federal government disbursements to the island.
| RTGS / Settlement System | Fedwire (Federal Reserve — US territory) |
|---|---|
| Currency | USD — US Dollar |
| Central Bank | Federal Reserve (US) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | Same day–1 day (USD/Fedwire); 1–3 days (international SWIFT) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Puerto Rico within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Puerto Rico processes large-value interbank settlements through Fedwire (US). 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: 40