Verified List of Banks in Central African Republic (2026 Update)
Official Name: Central African Republic
Capital City: Bangui
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)

Continent: Africa Country: C. Africa Total Banks: 5
Central African Republic's banking sector, as tracked by Bankinfobook, consists of 5 verified institutions. The directory below reflects primary-source verification completed during our 2026 review cycle, covering Bangui and the surrounding region.
Average inflation is estimated at approximately 3.50%, a useful benchmark for currency and purchasing-power stability in the region. Central African Republic reports a public debt-to-GDP ratio of approximately 49.3%, against an unemployment rate of 6.30%. Foreign exchange reserves equal roughly 7.82% of GDP, indicating a limited external liquidity buffer relative to economic output. The largest commercial bank operating in Central African Republic is Ecobank.
Direct SWIFT/BIC connectivity across Central African Republic's banking sector runs at approximately 100%, an 'Integrated' rating on our Financial Connectivity Index.
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✓ Verified: This entry was personally compiled and reviewed by Milan Ignjatovic using primary sources.
Founder & Sole Curator, Bankinfobook | Master Manager of ICT · Graduated Economist
Last Data Review: January 1, 2026




