Sudan central bank resumes full-week clearing, lifts check limits

November 9, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – The Central Bank of Sudan announced the resumption of its electronic clearing system between banks throughout the week, removing all limits on check values.

The move aims to facilitate banking transactions, enhance the efficiency of interbank settlements and support financial stability by reducing reliance on direct cash transactions.

A central bank circular issued on Monday and seen by Sudan Tribune confirmed the system resumed operations on Sunday without any value caps.

The bank’s General Directorate for Regulation and Development of the Banking System issued the guidelines for local currency check collections to all banks.

The decisions aim to regulate interbank check circulation, meet customer needs and improve settlement efficiency, the circular said.

The central bank cancelled previous circulars issued on Jan. 5 and March 12 that had set limits on clearing checks and outlined earlier collection guidelines.

It also amended a December 2025 directive, making electronic clearing available all week without any ceiling on the value of circulated checks.

The central bank directed banks to properly manage their liquidity to ensure they meet daily obligations arising from clearing operations.

It warned of strict administrative and financial penalties for senior bank executives if balances are insufficient to cover withdrawals through the clearing system.

The decision is part of broader efforts to revitalize Sudan’s banking system and expand services.

Recent challenges facing the sector have forced restrictions on electronic clearing, including caps on check values and limited clearing days.

The electronic system is a primary mechanism for settling interbank financial transactions.

It allows for the electronic exchange and settlement of checks, reducing reliance on traditional procedures, accelerating transactions and speeding up customer access to funds.