SWIFT is an electronic payment system made available to the banks operating globally in order to process customers’ instructions to transfer funds in various foreign currencies in favor of accounts held with other banks worldwide.

SWIFT allows a customer to transfer funds in foreign currencies between accounts opened in banks in a secure environment. 
Some of its benefits are:

  • Lower financial risks achieved by eliminating the need for carrying cash.
  • Automated money transfers using IBAN account numbers and banks' Swift Codes guaranteeing speedy receipt of funds by the beneficiary.