International Payments - News Archive |
January 2025 |
Oman (OMR) - Update to public holidayThursday 30th January will be a public holiday in Oman on account of Al Israa and Al Miraj. 22 January 2025 |
Update from the Bundesbank effecting CMARKEAThe participant CMARKEA has advised that due to a technical problem, it will be unavailable in TIPS Monday 20/01/2025 from 10:45 PM to 00h15 AM CET The BICs below will therefore be unavailable: The above mentioned participant will not be reachable during this time. 14 January 2025 |
Update from the Bundesbank effecting ZABAHR2XThe Bundesbank have advised that a software update might cause a temporary unavailability in TIPS: The above mentioned participant will not be reachable during this time. 07 January 2025 |
Bahrain (BHD) - Update to public holiday 5th JanuarySunday 5th January has been declared a public holiday in Bahrain to support the national football team in the Gulf Cup final. As such the respective clearing systems will be closed and no payments will be processed on this date. 03 January 2025 |
Update from the Bundesbank effecting TargetThe Bundesbank have advised of the following planned downtime effecting the following participants who will not be reachable during these times. Thursday 16th January from 02:15 CET to 03:15 CET
31 December 2024 |
December 2024 |
Qatar (QAR) - Update to public holiday 2nd JanuaryIn addition to the public holiday on Wednesday 1st January 2025, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced that Thursday 2nd January 2025 will be a holiday for financial institutions. As such the respective clearing systems will be closed and no payments will be processed on this date. 31 December 2024 |
Update from the Bundesbank effecting Banca Privata Leasing SpAThe instant TIPS services of Banca Privata Leasing SpA (PRLEIT23XXX) will not be available Sunday 5 January 2025 from 8.30 to 11.30 for its incoming SCTinst because of technical maintenance. The above mentioned participant will not be reachable during this time. 31 December 2024 |
Vanuatu (VUV) - Payment delaysDue to the current situation in Vanuatu, we are currently expecting payment settlement delays. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as the position changes. 27 December 2024 |
Mexico (MXN) - Payment delaysWe have been made aware of delays in processing inbound and outbound MXN payments with multiple market participants being impacted. Please contact your relationship director or client servicing team if you are experiencing issues. 20 December 2024 |
Qatar - (QAR) - Update to public holiday 18th and 19th DecemberWednesday 18th December and Thursday 19th December will be a public holiday in Qatar on account of National Day. 16 December 2024 |
Lesotho (LSL) - Payment settlement issues - UpdateThe issues that we previously had with sending payments in LSL (Lesotho Loti) have been rectified and we are now able to offer payments again in this currency. 03 December 2024 |
October 2024 |
Netherland Antillean Guilder (ANG) – Update to cut off timeWith effect from Wednesday 16th October the cut off time for submitting a payment in ANG will be changing to 17:30 for day after next value date. 14 October 2024 |
Lesotho (LSL) - Payment settlement issuesWe are currently experiencing some issues with regards to sending payments in LSL (Lesotho Loti). As soon as an update is received we will post a further notification. In the meantime please do avoid sending payments in this currency as we are unable to process them. 03 October 2024 |
September 2024 |
Update from the Bundesbank effecting TargetThe Bundesbank have advised of the following planned downtime effecting the following participants who will not be reachable during these times. Tuesday 24th September from 02:00 CET until 03:00 CET
09 September 2024 |
Oman (OMR) - Update to public holiday 15th SeptemberSunday 15th September has been declared a public holiday in Oman on account of the Prophet's Birthday. As such the respective clearing systems will be closed and no payments will be processed on this date. 09 September 2024 |
Pakistan (PKR) - Update to public holiday 17th SeptemberTuesday 17th September has been declared a public holiday in Pakistan on account of Eid Milad-un-Nabi. As such the respective clearing systems will be closed and no payments will be processed on this date. 09 September 2024 |
Jordan (JOD) - Update to public holiday 16th SeptemberMonday 16th September has been declared a public holiday in Jordan on account of Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday. As such the respective clearing systems will be closed and no payments will be processed on this date. 05 September 2024 |
Botswana (BWP) - Update to public holiday 30th and 31st OctoberWednesday 30th October and Thursday 31st October have been declared as public holidays in Botswana on account of National Elections. As such the respective clearing systems will be open and payments will be processed on these dates. 05 September 2024 |
Update from the Bundesbank effecting TargetThe Bundesbank have advised of the following planned downtime effecting the following participants who will not be reachable during these times. Wednesday 4th September from 22:00 CET to Thursday 6th September 02:00 CET
The below participants will also not be reachable during the following times: Sunday 8th September from 06:45 CET to 09:15 CET Sunday 15th September from 06:45 CET to 09:15 CET Sunday 22nd September from 06:45 CET to 09:15 CET CMARKEAXXX 03 September 2024 |
Kuwait (KWD) - Update to public holiday 15th SeptemberSunday 15th September has been declared a public holiday in Kuwait on account of Prophet Muhammad's Birthday. 03 September 2024 |
August 2024 |
Jordan (JOD) - Update to public holiday 10th SeptemberTuesday 10th September has been declared a public holiday in Jordan on account of Parliamentary Elections. As such the respective clearing systems will be closed and no payments will be processed on this date. 30 August 2024 |
Philippines (PHP) - Public holiday moved from 21st August to 23rd AugustThe government has announced that Ninoy Aquino Day, originally scheduled for Wednesday 21st August, has now been rescheduled for Friday 23rd August. As such the respective clearing systems will be closed and no payments will be processed on this date. 19 August 2024 |
Bangladesh (BDT) - Cancellation of emergency public holidays from 6th - 7th AugustThe Bangladesh government has now announced the cancellation of the emergency public holidays Tuesday 6th August to Wednesday 7th August. As such the respective clearing systems will be open and payments will be processed on these dates. 06 August 2024 |
Bangladesh (BDT) - Emergency public holiday from 5th - 7th AugustDue to the ongoing riots in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh government has declared that Monday 5th August to Wednesday 7th August will be emergency public holidays. 05 August 2024 |
July 2024 |
Bangladesh (BDT) – payment settlement delaysDue to the ongoing riots in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh government has declared public holidays for 48 hours (22nd and 23rd July). Due to this, we are currently expecting payment settlement delays. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as the position changes. 23 July 2024 |
Update regarding the Microsoft issuePlease be advised that the Microsoft issue that was impacting the currencies below has now been rectified and we are able to send. 20 July 2024 |
Due to the world wide issue effecting Microsoft we are currently unable to access FX Rates for payments in the below currencies. We are actively working with our third party provider on alternative solutions, but in the meantime, payments in these currencies are being held until either the issue is resolved or an alternative solution has been put in place.
We will continue to provide updates on this issue. 19 July 2024 |
Egypt (EGP) - Update to public holiday 25th JulyThursday 25th July will be a public holiday in Egypt on account of Revolution Day. As such the respective clearing systems will be closed and no payments will be processed on these dates. 18 July 2024 |
Egypt (EGP) - Update to public holiday 11th JulyThursday 11th July will be a public holiday in Egypt on account of the Islamic (Hijri) New Year. As such the respective clearing systems will be closed and no payments will be processed on these dates. 04 July 2024 |
June 2024 |
Saudi Arabia (SAR) - Update to public holiday 16th June - 20th JuneSunday 16th June - Thursday 20th June will be a public holiday in Saudi Arabia on account of the Eid Al Adha holidays. As such the respective clearing systems will be closed and no payments will be processed on these dates. 03 June 2024 |
April 2024 |
Kuwait (KWD) - Update to public holiday 4th April
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February 2024 |
Thailand (THB) - Update to public holiday 12th April
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Sri Lanka (LKR) – Update to public holiday 23rd February
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Pakistan (PKR) – Update to public holiday 8th February
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January 2024 |
Malaysia (MYR) – Update to public holiday 12th February
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Kuwait (KWD) – Update to public holiday 8th February
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Romania (RON) – update to charges option
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Sri Lanka (LKR) – Update to public holiday 25th January
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Philippines (PHP) – Update to public holiday 9th February
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Bangladesh (BDT) – Update to public holiday 7th January
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December 2023 |
Oman (OMR) – Update to public holiday 16th - 18th December
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Bahrain (BHD) – Update to public holiday 16th – 18th December
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Kuwait (KWD) – Update to public holiday 17th – 19th December
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Malawi (MWK) - Update to previous notification(QAR)
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Qatar (QAR) - Update to public holiday 17th and 18th December
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Philippines (PHP) – Update to public holiday 26th December
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Bahrain (BHD) – Update to public holiday 17th and 18th December
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Malawi (MWK) - Payment settlement issues
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November 2023 |
United Arab Emirates (AED) – Update to public holiday 2nd December – 4th December
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Oman (OMR) – Update to public holiday 22nd and 23rd November
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Malaysia (MYR) – Update to public holiday 13th November
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Kenya (KES) – Update to public holiday 13th November
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Trinidad and Tobago (TTD) – Update to public holiday 13th November
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Thailand (THB) – Update to public holiday 29th December and 2nd January
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South Africa (ZAR) – Update to public holiday 15th December
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October 2023 |
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Changes to your Foreign Exchange pricing
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Oman (OMR) – Update to public holiday 19th November
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Philippines (PHP) – Update to public holiday 30th October
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Zambia (ZMW) – Update to public holiday 18th October
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Egypt (EGP) - Update to public holiday 5th October
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Botswana (BWP) - Update to public holiday 3rd October
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September 2023 |
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India (INR) – Update to public holiday from 28th September to 29th September
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Nigeria (NGN) - Update to public holiday 27th September
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United Arab Emirates (AED) – Update to public holiday
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Pakistan (PKR) – Update to public holiday 29th September
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Bangladesh (BDT) – Update to public holiday 28th September
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Tanzania (TZS) – Update to public holiday
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Egypt (EGP) – Update to public holiday
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Jordan (JOD) – Update to public holiday 27th September
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Kuwait (KWD) – Update to public holidayThursday 28th September will be a public holiday in Kuwait on account of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday As such the respective clearing systems will be closed and no payments will be processed on this date. 19 September 2023 |
Morocco (MAD) – Update to public holiday
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Mauritius (MUR) – Update to public holiday
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Bulgaria (BGN) – Update to public holiday
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Korea (South) (KRW) – Update to public holiday
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August 2023 |
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Singapore (SGD) – Update to public holiday 1st SeptemberFriday 1st September will be a public holiday in Singapore due to the Presidential Elections Act and a public holiday will be observed on account of Polling Day. As such the respective clearing systems will be closed and no payments will be processed on this date. 30 August 2023 |
Turkey (TRY) – Update to public holiday
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Bulgarian Lev (BGN) – updated SSI’s for inbound paymentsEffective 21st August 2023, please use the updated SSI’s for inbound BGN payments. 18 August 2023 |
Vanuatu (VUV) – Update to cut off timeWith effect from Friday 11th August the cut off time for submitting a payment in VUV will be changing to 17:30 for day after next value date. 08 August 2023 |
Niger (XOF) – unable to process XOF payments to Niger
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Taiwan (TWD) – Taiwan market closure Thursday 3rd August
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July 2023 |
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UAE (AED) – update to public holiday 21st July
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Tunisia (TND) – update to public holiday 19th July
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Egypt (EGP) – update to public holiday 20th July
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Bahrain (BHD) – update to public holiday 19th July
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Jordan (JOD) – update to public holiday 19th July
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Kuwait (KWD) – update to public holiday 19th and 20th July
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Oman (OMR) – update to public holiday 20th July
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Oman (OMR) – update to public holiday 20th July
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Botswana (BWP) – update to public holiday 3rd July
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June 2023 |
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Nigeria (NGN) – update to public holiday 28th June – 29th June
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India (INR) – Revision of public holiday on 28th June – 29th June
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Kenya (KES) – update to public holiday 28th June
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Uganda (UGX) – update to public holiday 28th June
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Morocco (MAD) – update to public holiday 29th June – 30th June
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Sri Lanka (LKR) – update to public holiday 29th June – 3rd July
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Jordan (JOD) – update to public holiday 27th June – 1st July
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Tunisia (TND) – update to public holiday 28th June – 29th June
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Pakistan (PKR) – update to public holiday 29th June – 3rd July
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Bangladesh (BDT) – update to public holiday 27th June – 29th JuneTuesday 27th June – Thursday 29th June will be a public holiday in Bangladesh in observance of the Eid ul-Azha holiday. As such the respective clearing systems will remain closed and no payments will be processed on these dates. 28 June 2023 |
Ghana (GHS) – update to public holiday 28th JuneWednesday 28th June will be a public holiday in Ghana on account of Eid-ul-Adha holiday. As such the respective clearing systems will remain closed and no payments will be processed on these dates. 28 June 2023 |
Egypt (EGP) – update to public holiday 27th June – 3rd JulyTuesday 27th June – Monday 3rd July will be a public holiday in Egypt on account of Eid al-Adha and the anniversary of the 30 June Revolution. As such the respective clearing systems will remain closed and no payments will be processed on these dates. 28 June 2023 |
Malaysia (MYR) – update to public holiday 29th JuneThursday 29th June will be a public holiday in Malaysia on account of Hari Raya Haji (Aidil Adha). As such the respective Malaysian clearing systems will remain closed and no payments will be processed on these dates. 20 June 2023 |
Philippines (PHP) – update to public holiday 28th JuneWednesday 28th June will be a public holiday in the Philippines on account of the Eid al-Adha holiday. As such the respective Philippine clearing systems will remain closed and no payments will be processed on these dates. 20 June 2023 |
United Arab Emirates (AED) – update to public holiday 27th June – 30th JuneTuesday 27th June – Friday 30th June will be a public holiday in the United Arab Emirates on account of the Eid al-Adha Holiday. As such the respective clearing systems will be closed and normal market activities will re-open on Monday 3rd July. 20 June 2023 |
Kuwait (KWD) – update to public holiday 27th June – 2nd JulyTuesday 27th June to Sunday 2nd July will be a public holiday in Kuwait on account of the Eid al-Adha holiday. As such the respective Kuwait clearing systems will remain closed and no payments will be processed on these dates. 13 June 2023 |
Saudi Arabia (SAR) – update to public holiday 25th June – 29 JuneSunday 25th June to Thursday 29th June will be a public holiday in Saudi Arabia on account of the Eid al-Adha holiday. As such the respective Saudi Arabian clearing systems will remain closed and no payments will be processed on these dates. 13 June 2023 |
Turkey (TRY) – Half day public holiday 27th June and three day full holiday 28th June – 30th JuneTuesday 27th June will be a half day public holiday in Turkey on account of ‘Kurban Bayrami Holiday’. Accordingly, the Turkish clearing systems will be a half business day. Wednesday 28th June – Friday 30th June will be a full day holiday also on account of ‘Kurban Bayrami Holiday’. As such the respective Turkish clearing systems will remain closed and no payments will be processed on these dates. 6 June 2023 |
May 2023 |
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February 2023 |
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January 2023 |
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December 2022 |
China (CNY) and Mexico (MXN) - Updated cut off timesWe are delighted to inform you that with effect from 5 December 2022, we are able to offer you improved cut off times for payments debiting your UK based accounts, when sending Chinese Yuan (CNY) and Mexican Peso (MXN):
Please see our cut off time guides for more details on applicable cut off times and value dates. 05 December 2022 |
November 2022 |
Malaysia (MYR) – public holiday 28th NovemberNovember 28th has been declared a public holiday in Malaysia following the appointment of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the 10th Prime Minister. 25 November 2022 |
Saudi Arabia (SAR) – public holiday 23rd November 2022November 23rd has been declared a public holiday in Saudi Arabia. 23 November 2022 |
Croatia (HRK) – adopting euro 1st January 2023Croatia’s accession to the euro area will be effective 1st January 2023; as a result of this, the Croatian Kuna (HRK) will cease to be Croatia’s currency and will be replaced by the euro (EUR). Please refer to the website of the Croatian National Bank for further details. HRK currency accounts HRK currency payments Please note:
To mitigate any unforeseen circumstances, from December we recommend (where practicable) clients stop making payments in HRK. For queries relating to Croatia’s adoption of the euro, please contact your relationship team. 21 November 2022 |
Malaysia (MYR) – public holiday 18th November 2022November 18th has been declared a public holiday in Malaysia on account of a General Election. 17 November 2022 |
October 2022 |
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Turkey (TRY) – Public holiday 28th October 2022Due to a national holiday, 28th October will be half-a-day business day. 25 October 2022 |
Croatia (HRK) – adopting euro 1st January 2023
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Kazakhstan (KZT) – public holiday 24th October 2022
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September 2022
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India (INR) – LEI Update
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Upcoming Public holidays – 19th to 26th September
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July 2022
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Kenya (KES) – public holiday August 9August 9th has been declared a public holiday in Kenya on account of General Elections. 13 July 2022 |
June 2022
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Russian Ruble (RUB) – updated SSI’s for inbound payments
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Turkey (TRY) – Public holidays 8th July (half day), 11-12th July and 15th JulyDue to a national holiday, 8th July will be half-a-day business day and the Turkish market will be closed on 11th-12th July (two full days) and 15th July (one full day). 30 June 2022 |
The new International Payments site is launchedThe new International Payments site is now live. Alongside a new look and feel, the site provides quick and easy access to the latest country and currency News, the Barclays Global Payments Guide, and Region-specific information. The Barclays Global Payments Guide† has also been streamlined to improve readability and provide an enhanced user experience. 14 June 2022 |
May 2022
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Canada – mandatory Clearing Code or Branch Transit CodeAll payments sent to Canada must contain the beneficiary account Clearing Code or Branch Transit Code. Payments may be rejected if this information is missing. An increasing number of payments are being rejected as a result of this information being omitted. 19 May 2022 |
Romania – mandatory information for tax paymentsA reminder that tax payments sent to Romania must contain mandatory information required by the Romanian clearing system. Payments may be rejected if the mandatory information is missing. Please see the Barclays Global Payments Guide for formatting requirements. 19 May 2022 |
April 2022
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Kenya (KES) – public holiday April 29
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Cyprus – public holiday May 2
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Indonesia – Public holidays April 29 and May 2 – 6The Government of Indonesia has revised the 2022 holiday list to reflect Eid al-Fitr. 29th April and 2nd to 6th May will now be public holidays. 14 April 2022 |
Indonesia – Public holidays April 29 and May 2 – 6The Government of Indonesia has revised the 2022 holiday list to reflect Eid al-Fitr. 29th April and 2nd to 6th May will now be public holidays. 14 April 2022 |
Argentine Peso (ARS) - now available for outward payments
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Canada – mandatory Clearing Code or Branch Transit Code and beneficiary address
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Uganda (UGX) – public holiday April 8
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Hungary (HUF) – payment values must be whole numbers
Payment amounts must be whole numbers. Payments containing HUF amounts with decimal places will always be rounded to the nearest whole number.
1 April 2022
March 2022
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Zambia (ZMW) – public holidays 18 March and 28 April
The President of Zambia has announced 18th March as a public holiday to facilitate the State Funeral and burial ceremony of the Fourth President of the Republic of Zambia.
28th April has been declared a public holiday to commemorate the birthday of the late First Republican President, Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda.
17 March 2022
February 2022
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Important information - Russian Ruble (RUB) Payments
You may experience delays in the processing of Russian RUB payments, if you have any enquiries please contact your usual Client Services representative.
28 February 2022
Mauritius (MUR) – settlement delays due to adverse weather
Markets in Mauritius are closed on February 2 due to a cyclone warning.
Saudi Arabia (SAR) – new public holiday on February 22
Saudi Arabia has announced a new public holiday for Founding Day that is to be held every year on 22 February. The first occurrence of this holiday will be 22 February 2022.
02 February 2022
Mauritius (MUR) – mandatory Purpose of Payment
A reminder that Purpose of Payment is mandatory on all payments to Mauritius. Failure to provide this will result in payments being delayed or cancelled.
02 February 2022
January 2022
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Jordan (JOD) - public holiday 27 January
Due to adverse weather conditions the Central Bank of Jordan has announced a public holiday on 27 January.
28 January 2022
Burkina Faso (XOF) – possible settlement delays
Payments to Burkina Faso may be subject to settlement delay due to political unrest in the country. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates if the situation changes.
28 January 2022
Argentina (ARS) - public holiday 18 May
The President of Argentina has announced 18 May as a public holiday.
28 January 2022
Tonga (TOP) – settlement delays
Due to the volcano eruption in Tonga payments in TOP may be subject to settlement delays. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as the situation develops
20 January 2022
Peru (PEN) – new public holiday on December 9
The Government of Peru has declared 9 December as a new annual public holiday commemorating the Battle of Ayacucho, which consolidated the independence of America. 9 December is a national holiday for all public entities and institutions in Peru and will be observed for the first time on 9 December 2022.
20 January 2022
United Arab Emirates (AED) – Change to UAE Working Week
On 01 January 2022 the UAE changed its weekend from Friday / Saturday to Saturday / Sunday. Please note Barclays will not change the current cut off times, but the change in the weekend would in practice allow customers to achieve a value date on a Friday, which was not available before. Barclays payment systems have now been updated to reflect this change which means the first Friday you can achieve a value date for AED is Friday 14 January 2022.
13 January 2022
Mali (XOF) – Unable to process XOF payments sent to Mali
Due to the ongoing unrest in Mali we are currently unable to process XOF payments sent to beneficiaries in Mali. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as the position changes.
13 January 2022
Central African Franc (XAF) – Full beneficiary address required
XAF payments must include the full address of the beneficiary including Street, Town, Country and Postal Code. Incorrectly formatted payments may be delayed or cancelled.
13 January 2022
Kazakhstan (KZT) – possible settlement delays
Due to ongoing protests in Kazakhstan, payments in Kazakh Tenge (KZT) may be subject to settlement delays. There is a planned public holiday in Kazakhstan on 07 January 2022 which could further add to the delays. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates if the situation changes.
07 January 2022
United Arab Emirates (AED) – No change to Barclays UAE payment processing until further notice
In December 2021 the UAE Federal Government announced the UAE working week would change to a Saturday / Sunday weekend, effective from 01 January 2022. On 20 December 2021 the UAE Financial Regulator announced changes to UAE banking processes to support the government directive.
Due to the challenging notice period for this change, Barclays is currently working on the implementation for clients sending/receiving AED outside of the UAE. To ensure all impacted parties have sufficient time to complete the required changes Barclays will provide an update in due course, including the date from which the working day change for AED will be applied. Until then the AED cut-off time remains unchanged, as documented in the cut-off time guide relevant to your channel.
07 January 2022