Free directory of all 31 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in YEMEN. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Yemen's payment system has been severely disrupted by conflict since 2015, with the Central Bank split between competing authorities in Aden and Sana'a. International Bank of Yemen and Yemen Kuwait Bank retain partial SWIFT connectivity for trade flows and humanitarian payments. Most international organisations and NGOs processing payments into Yemen use UAE or Jordanian correspondents to route funds. Compliance requirements are extensive.
| RTGS / Settlement System | SWIFT (Central Bank of Yemen — CBY; fragmented) |
|---|---|
| Currency | YER — Yemeni Rial |
| Central Bank | Central Bank of Yemen (fragmented governance) |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | 5–10 days (conflict-affected) |
Most international SWIFT wires arrive in Yemen within 2–5 business days. Payments cleared through correspondent banks may take longer depending on intermediary routing and local cut-off times.
Yemen processes large-value interbank settlements through SWIFT. Retail transfers typically use ACH or local clearing networks, while cross-border wires enter via SWIFT.
The primary settlement currency is YER — Yemeni Rial. 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