Free directory of all 13 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
The Republic of Congo uses the XAF franc managed by the BEAC, shared with five other Central African nations under a fixed-peg arrangement to the EUR. LCB Bank (La Congolaise de Banque) and Crédit du Congo (Société Générale affiliate) are the primary SWIFT correspondents, processing oil export revenues from the Pointe-Noire oil fields and forestry payments from Brazzaville.
| RTGS / Settlement System | SYSTAC (Système de Télé-compensation en Afrique Centrale — BEAC) |
|---|---|
| Currency | XAF — Central African CFA Franc |
| Central Bank | Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale (BEAC) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 3–7 days (international SWIFT) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Republic of Congo within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Republic of Congo processes large-value interbank settlements through SYSTAC/BEAC. Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is XAF — 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: 13