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List of Banking companies in Africa

Tamtam tracks 248 Banking companies headquartered in Africa. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by FNB South Africa, National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Access Bank Plc. Their median headcount is 4,331. Half of them were founded in 1975 or later. The most common headquarters are Lagos (7), Casablanca (6) and Cairo (5).

🌍 Africa50 companiesUpdated Nov 12, 2026

These banking companies operate across Africa, offering a wide range of financial services from retail and corporate banking to investment solutions. The list includes large established institutions like FNB South Africa, which values community impact, and National Bank of Egypt, a leading commercial bank. Other significant players are Access Bank Plc, a full-service commercial bank with a broad network, and Capitec, a digital bank in South Africa focused on transparent services. UBA Group provides services to over 35 million customers across 20 countries.

A notable pattern is the concentration of headquarters in specific financial hubs. Johannesburg, Lagos, and Cairo frequently appear as locations for these major banking institutions, indicating their importance as regional financial centers.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
FNB South Africafnb.co.za

This company values 'help' and practices 'better business; better world' ethos, aiming to drive positive change in people's lives and communities

Banking 🇿🇦 Johannesburg 32,630 n/a
2
National Bank of Egypt (NBE)nbe.com.eg

Leading commercial bank in Egypt with extensive branch network, international presence, supporting national economy, offering diverse financial services and advanced training.

Banking 🇪🇬 Boulak 29,310 1898
3
Access Bank Plcaccessbankplc.com

Full-service commercial bank with extensive branch network across Nigeria, Sub Saharan Africa, and UK, offering diverse financial and transaction services.

Banking 🇳🇬 Victoria Island 23,645 1989
4
Banque Misrbanquemisr.com

Provides extensive banking services with nationwide branches, supports diverse sectors, and maintains international presence for economic development.

Banking 🇪🇬 Cairo 22,887 1920
5
Capiteccapitecbank.co.za

A leading digital bank in South Africa that offers simple, transparent banking services to over 20 million retail customers, prioritizing innovation and exceptional service

Banking 🇿🇦 Stellenbosch 22,433 2001
6
UBA Groupubagroup.com

Leading financial institution in Africa, providing banking services to over 35 million customers through 1,000 branches across 20 countries Specializing in cross border payments, trade finance, and investment banking

Banking 🇳🇬 Lagos Island 17,712 1949
7
CIB Egyptcibeg.com

Established in 1975, a leading private sector bank in Egypt offering financial products to individuals, institutions, and corporations with a strong brand presence

Banking 🇪🇬 Giza 15,922 1975
8
Zenith Bank Plczenithbank.com

Global financial services provider with extensive branch network, innovative e-banking solutions, and strong presence in multiple countries.

Banking 🇳🇬 Lagos 12,064 1990
9
Attijariwafa bankattijariwafabank.com

Comprehensive banking services across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, serving millions of clients with diverse financial solutions.

Banking 🇲🇦 Casablanca 9,731 n/a
10
Stanbic Bankstandardbank.com

Banking and financial services across Africa and emerging markets with focus on personal, business, corporate, investment, and wealth sectors.

Banking 🇿🇦 8,289 1862
11
Commercial Bank of Ethiopiacombanketh.et

Established in 1942, this bank is a pioneer in modern banking in Ethiopia, with over 1800 branches nationwide

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 7,671 1942
12
Sterling Banksterling.ng

A full-service bank in Nigeria with a focus on customer enrichment through innovative solutions and community support initiatives

Banking 🇳🇬 Lagos 7,378 1960
13
Union Bank of Nigeriaunionbankng.com

Provides convenient banking services through USSD code, enabling customers to perform transactions easily without internet access.

Banking 🇳🇬 Lagos 7,162 1917
14
Banque du Cairemegaplusredirection.tedata.net

An established Egyptian bank offering a wide range of retail and corporate banking products, pioneering micro-finance initiatives, and embracing digital banking solutions

Banking 🇪🇬 Nasr City 6,930 1952
15
KCB Bank Groupkcbgroup.com

A leading financial services organization in East Africa with operations in multiple countries, offering a wide range of banking services

Banking 🇰🇪 Nairobi 6,811 1896
16
ALEXBANKalexbank.com

Leading private bank in Egypt with extensive branch network, serving diverse customers through innovative digital banking and financial solutions.

Banking 🇪🇬 6,594 1957
17
First City Monument Bank Limitedfcmb.com

A full service banking group in Nigeria offering retail, corporate, and investment banking services to individuals, SMEs, and large corporations

Banking 🇳🇬 Marina 6,509 1982
18
Wema Bank Plc.wemabank.com

A pioneering digital bank in Africa offering a range of retail, SME, corporate, treasury, trade, and advisory services with over 78 years of experience

Banking 🇳🇬 Lagos 6,156 1945
19
Banque Centrale Populaire - BCPgroupebcp.com

The BCP group is a mutual financial and universal institution in Morocco, consisting of cooperative regional banks, a central bank, specialized subsidiaries, and international representations

Banking 🇲🇦 Casablanca 5,569 1961
20
African Bankafricanbank.co.za

Providing innovative financial solutions and credit services aimed at enriching lives and supporting customer growth and financial empowerment.

Banking 🇿🇦 Midrand 4,783 1975
21
Polaris Bank Ltd.flow.page

Providing secure, innovative banking services through extensive branches and digital platforms, supporting individuals, SMEs, corporates, and government institutions.

Banking 🇳🇬 Victoria Island 4,572 2006
22
Arab African International Bankaaib.com

The company focuses on improving banking experience through innovation, agility, and customer centricity, providing innovative products and solutions for customers

Banking 🇪🇬 Cairo 4,522 1964
23
RMB - Rand Merchant Bankrmb.co.za

Provides innovative corporate and investment banking services including advisory, funding, trading, and risk management across Africa and globally.

Banking 🇿🇦 Johannesburg 4,478 n/a
24
Bank Of Africabankofafrica.ma

Multi-business banking group offering commercial, investment, insurance, asset management, and specialized financial services across multiple continents.

Banking 🇲🇦 Casablanca 4,338 1959
25
QNB Egyptqnb.com.eg

A leading Egyptian bank providing innovative financial services and solutions through a vast network of branches, ATMs, and subsidiaries

Banking 🇪🇬 Cairo 4,331 n/a

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26
Agricultural Bank of Egyptabe.com.eg

Leading bank in Egypt and the Arab world with over 1210 branches, specializing in agricultural and financial services for individuals and businesses

Banking 🇪🇬 Dokki 4,063 1930
27
BMCE Bank Of Africabmcebank.ma

The company focuses on putting the customer at the center of its decisions to strengthen relationships, improve product offerings, and enhance market positioning

Banking 🇲🇦 4,040 n/a
28
Central Bank of Nigeriacbn.gov.ng

Manages monetary and financial sector policies, ensures stability, issues currency, maintains reserves, promotes sound financial system, advises government, and supports economic development

Banking 🇳🇬 Abuja 3,697 1958
29
BIATbiat.com.tn

A leading financial group in Tunisia with a network of 205 branches, offering a wide range of services including banking, insurance, asset management, and international consulting

Banking 🇹🇳 Tunis 3,662 1976
30
Keystone Bank Limitedlinktr.ee

A Nigerian commercial bank with international subsidiaries and a local insurance company, focused on growth and professional governance

Banking 🇳🇬 Victoria Island 3,652 2011
31
CIH BANKcihbank.ma

A banking institution focused on innovation, simplicity, proximity, and dynamism, aiming to bring the bank of tomorrow to customers today

Banking 🇲🇦 Casablanca 3,617 1920
32
Dashen Bankdashenbanksc.com

Leading Ethiopian bank with 850+ branches and outlets offering a wide range of banking services to individuals and businesses

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 3,494 1995
33
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank - Egyptadib.eg

Offers Shari’a compliant banking solutions, catering to corporate and retail customers, including asset/liability products, treasury services, and microfinance.

Banking 🇪🇬 Cairo 3,484 n/a
34
GCB Bank PLCgcbbank.com.gh

The company provides accessible financial support and expert solutions to help businesses grow and improve lives through exceptional service

Banking 🇬🇭 Accra 3,375 n/a
35
BMCI Groupe BNP Paribasbmci.ma

A universal bank under the BNP Paribas Group, offering expertise to individuals, professionals, and businesses through a network of 376 branches in Morocco Leadership in international trade

Banking 🇲🇦 Casablanca 3,332 1964
36
بنك التعمير والإسكان HD Bankhdb-egy.com

A financial institution in Egypt, established in 1979, specializing in financing housing units for citizens and bridging the real estate market gap With a strategic plan since 2003, aiming to become one of the top five banks in Egypt, offering full commercial banking services with a focus on housing real estate Operating 100 branches throughout Egypt to provide convenient and efficient services to clients

Banking 🇪🇬 Cairo 3,195 1979
37
Absa Bank Kenyaabsabank.co.ke

A regulated bank in Kenya, providing a range of financial services Visit their official LinkedIn page for more information

Banking 🇰🇪 Nairobi 2,779 n/a
38
Cooperative Bank of Oromiacoopbankoromia.com.et

A cooperative bank in Ethiopia, focusing on providing banking solutions to communities, particularly cooperatives and agro-based businesses, with a commitment to integrity and customer satisfaction

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 2,770 2004
39
EGBANKeg-bank.com

A company focused on providing a vibrant, youth-centric experience, prioritizing innovation and customer satisfaction through futuristic thinking and entrepreneurial spirit

Banking 🇪🇬 Giza 2,744 n/a
40
South African Reserve Bankresbank.co.za

Central bank focused on maintaining price stability, supporting balanced economic growth, and fostering a fair, competitive market economy in South Africa.

Banking 🇿🇦 Tshwane 2,699 1921
41
Dashen Bank S.C.dashenbanksc.com

An Ethiopian bank named after Mount Dashen, striving for unparalleled excellence through modern technology, efficient services, and trained personnel

Banking 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa 2,675 1995
42
Unity Bank Plczoom.us

Leader in Nigerian retail banking with a nationwide presence, focused on customer-centric services through electronic channels and a well-trained workforce

Banking 🇳🇬 Lagos 2,609 2006
43
Skye Bank Plcpolarisbanklimited.com

A leading financial institution in Nigeria offering a wide range of financial products and services with a strong focus on customer service

Banking 🇳🇬 Lagos 2,557 2006
44
Fidelity Bank Ghanafidelitybank.com.gh

A leading Ghanaian bank that offers financial services to individuals and institutions, aiming to be the best place to bank, invest, work, and benchmark

Banking 🇬🇭 Accra 2,553 2006
45
BFA - Banco de Fomento Angolabfa.ao

A national universal bank in Angola offering a wide range of products and services to individual and corporate clients

Banking 🇦🇴 Luanda 2,439 1993
46
Wema Bank Plcwemabank.com

A Nigerian financial services brand offering a wide range of banking and financial advisory services, known for resilience and longevity

Banking 🇳🇬 Lagos 2,417 1945
47
Al Barid Bankalbaridbank.ma

Leading Moroccan bank with over 1900 branches, offering comprehensive banking products and services to individuals nationwide.

Banking 🇲🇦 Casablanca 2,380 2010
48
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait - Egyptabkegypt.com

A leading bank in Egypt offering a wide range of financial products and services through a network of branches and ATMs

Banking 🇪🇬 Smart Village 2,297 1978
49
BANCO BAIbancobai.ao

A dynamic bank utilizing modern technologies, offering personalized market approach, innovative solutions for SMEs, and serving individuals and major business groups

Banking 🇦🇴 Luanda 2,245 1996
50
Afriland First Bankafrilandfirstbank.com

Financial institution promoting economic development by integrating informal sectors, supporting rural inclusion, entrepreneurship, and existing business growth in Africa.

Banking 🇨🇲 Yaoundé 2,234 1987

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Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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