Official Name: Republic of Rwanda

Capital City: Kigali

Currency: Rwandan franc (RWF)

Rwanda National Flag

Continent: Africa Country: Rwanda Total Banks: 14

In Rwanda, our directory currently tracks 14 financial institutions, with Kigali serving as the primary hub for banking activity. Data verified as of 2026.

Foreign exchange reserves equal roughly 12.72% of GDP, indicating a limited external liquidity buffer relative to economic output. The average income level sits at approximately 659.00 USD, relevant context alongside the country's banking infrastructure. Rwanda has a population of approximately 14,800,000, offering scale context for its 14 listed banking institutions. Rwanda's largest commercial bank is Kigali Bank.

Rwanda's banking sector shows roughly 85.7% direct SWIFT/BIC connectivity, corresponding to a 'Fragile' classification under the Bankinfobook Financial Connectivity Index.

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AB bank

SWIFT: ABBRRWRW

Access bank

SWIFT: BKORRWRW

Africa bank

SWIFT: AFRWRWRW

BPR bank

SWIFT: BPRWRWRW

BRD bank

SWIFT: BRDRRWRW

Ecobank

SWIFT: ECOCRWRW

Equity bank

SWIFT: EQBLRWRW

GT bank

SWIFT: GTBIRWRK

IM bank

SWIFT: IMRWRWRW

Kigali bank

SWIFT: BKIGRWRW

LOLC bank

SWIFT:

NCBA bank

SWIFT: CBAFRWRW

Urwego bank

SWIFT: UOBRRWRW

Zigma CSS bank

SWIFT:

✓ 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