Verified List of Banks in Mauritania (2026 Update)
Official Name: Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Capital City: Nouakchott
Currency: Ouguiya (MRU)
Continent: Africa Country: Maurit.. Total Banks: 19
Welcome to the bankinfobook directory of financial institutions in Mauritania. Below is the verified list of 19 banks operating in Nouakchott and throughout the region, audited and cross-referenced for 2026.
Mauritania reports a public debt-to-GDP ratio of approximately 36.9%, against an unemployment rate of 10.32%. Foreign exchange reserves equal roughly 13.38% of GDP, indicating a limited external liquidity buffer relative to economic output.
Direct SWIFT connectivity among Mauritania's 19 listed banks stands at 100%, corresponding to a 'Integrated' classification meaning the vast majority of institutions settle cross-border payments directly rather than through intermediary correspondent banks.
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Attijariwafa bank
SWIFT: BCMAMRMR
BAMIS bank
SWIFT: BAAWMRMR
BCI bank
SWIFT: COLIMRMR
BFI bank
SWIFT: FIAQMRMR
Bimbank
SWIFT: BIMMMRMR
BMCI bank
SWIFT: MBICMRMR
BMI bank
SWIFT: BQMIMRMR
BNM bank
SWIFT: BQNMMRMR
BNP Paribas bank
SWIFT: BNPAMRMR
BPM bank
SWIFT: BPMAMRMR
Central bank
SWIFT: BCEMMRMR
Chinguitty bank
SWIFT: CZRZMRMR
El Amana bank
SWIFT: AMDHMRMR
Generale bank
SWIFT: GBMCMRMR
IBM bank
SWIFT: IBMRMRMR
Orabank
SWIFT: ORBKMRMR
QNB bank
SWIFT: QNBAMRMU
Societe Generale bank
SWIFT: BIIMMRMR
Union Algerian bank
SWIFT: AUBMMRMR
✓ Verified: This entry was personally compiled and reviewed by Milan Ignjatovic using primary sources.
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Last Data Review: January 1, 2026