Central Bank of Seychelles
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Banking Services Division

The Banking Services Division is made up of the Banking Section, the Currency and Numismatic Section and the National Payment System Unit.

The Banking Section  exists in an operational capacity as banker to; and manager of accounts held with the Bank on behalf of Government, commercial banks, other local financial institutions, foreign Governmental agencies and international agencies.  This section also bears the responsibility of managing the Bank's accounts (see Balance Sheet - pdf format) and the financial statements under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

The Currency and Numismatic Section is responsible for the issue of currency and manages the sale, both locally and abroad of  numismatic items and commemorative gold and silver coins.

The National Payments System Unit's is to manage the development of different payment system projects of the country. The Unit maintains the responsibility to guide the reform and modernization project on a day to day basis and also act as the secretariat. Particular focus is placed on existing clearing and settlement arrangements coupled with the requirements to introduce the electronic payment systems and services to provide a platform to migrate from the predominant manual arrangements existing today.

The normal banking hours are between 8.30 am to 12.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

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