Access Bank Group - A global bank with African roots and Africa’s gateway to the world

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Today, Access Bank is Africa’s largest bank by customer numbers and services over 60 million customers through operations across 21 markets including 14 in Africa, a presence in the UAE, UK and France as well as rep offices in China, Hong Kong, India and Lebanon.

What is clear is that the journey of Access Bank is one of resilience. Despite the hurdles encountered, the Bank continues to expand its territories and revenues. With the much-anticipated conclusion of the BancABC and the Standard Chartered Bank acquisitions in Tanzania, it is evident that the Bank’s resolve is to strengthen its presence in the country and ultimately expand its to unbanked communities to deliver a new era of banking. This foray into Tanzania is in line with Access Bank’s global expansion strategy and will enable the Group to solidify and enhance its presence across the East African region, adding on to the existing operations in Kenya, Rwanda and the DRC and the impending acquisitions of a majority stake in Uganda’s Finance Trust Bank Limited, and 100 percent shareholding in National Bank of Kenya Limited will further strengthen the bank’s presence in the region.

Access Bank Group - A global bank with African roots and Africa’s gateway to the world

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