Bank of Sudan triples interbank transfer limits to ease liquidity crunch

January 6, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – The Central Bank of Sudan (CBoS) on Monday raised the daily limit for interbank transfers from 1 million to 3 million Sudanese pounds ($2,400) to ease a liquidity crunch and facilitate commercial transactions.

The move follows widespread complaints from businesses and individuals over transaction delays caused by low transfer caps and the ongoing disruption of the electronic check clearing system. These hurdles have forced a heavy reliance on physical cash in an economy already strained by conflict.

A circular seen by Sudan Tribune said the decision aims to address “challenges facing the banking system” and to improve the business environment under current economic conditions.

The suspension of the electronic clearing system, which serves as the backbone for interbank settlements, has significantly hampered the private sector. While the CBoS issued guidelines in December to resume limited clearing on Sundays and Wednesdays, the system remains restricted to local-currency checks. It requires banks to meet specific liquidity requirements.

“Raising the ceiling via the ‘Biban’ system is a crucial step to address the vacuum left by the halt in check clearing,” Mohamed al-Khair, a banking technology expert, told Sudan Tribune.

However, al-Khair warned that the increased limits could be exploited by the black market for illicit currency speculation or capital flight if not paired with rigorous oversight. He urged the central bank to activate advanced tracking systems to verify the source and purpose of high-value transfers.

The central bank has been attempting to modernize the banking sector through digital transformation. However, the war that broke out in April 2023 has severely damaged infrastructure and disrupted formal financial channels.