Verified List of Banks in East Timor (2026 Update)
Official Name: Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Capital City: Dili
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)

Continent: Asia Country: E.Timor Total Banks: 5
Bankinfobook's 2026 audit identifies 5 verified banks active in East Timor, with the majority headquartered in Dili.
East Timor reports a public debt-to-GDP ratio of approximately 100%, against an unemployment rate of 1.60%. Average inflation is estimated at approximately 2.50%, a useful benchmark for currency and purchasing-power stability in the region. Foreign exchange reserves equal roughly 32.26% of GDP, indicating a substantial external liquidity buffer relative to economic output. East Timor's largest commercial bank is BNCTL bank.
An estimated 100% of East Timor's listed banking institutions maintain a direct SWIFT/BIC connection, placing the country in our 'Integrated' connectivity tier.
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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 9, 2026






