Guinea’s banking sector is regulated by the Central Bank of Guinea, which oversees licensing, compliance, and financial system stability. The licensed banks in Guinea include a diverse mix of international, regional, and local institutions serving the country’s growing economic and trade needs.
From personal banking and SME finance to investment and Islamic banking, the banks in Guinea contribute to national development and financial inclusion. Below is a complete list of officially recognized commercial banks in operation.
Full List and Overview of Banks in Guinea
- Access Bank Guinea
A subsidiary of the Access Bank Group, offering commercial and digital banking services. - Afriland First Bank Guinea
Part of the Afriland First Bank Group, providing inclusive finance and SME support. - Banque pour le Commerce et l’Industrie de la Guinée (BCI Guinée)
A regional bank serving trade and industrial sectors. - Banque Islamique de Guinée (BIG)
Offers Sharia-compliant financial products and is part of the Tanweel Africa Group. - Banque Nationale de Guinée (BNG)
A domestic institution focused on public banking services and development finance. - Banque Populaire Maroco-Guinéenne (BPMG)
Operates under the BCP Group, supporting corporate and retail banking needs. - Banque Sahélo-Saharienne pour l’Investissement et le Commerce (BSIC Guinea)
A pan-African bank offering trade finance and development banking. - Coris Bank Guinea
Part of the Coris Bank Group, focused on SME financing and regional banking. - Diama Bank
A local bank providing basic banking services and financial inclusion products. - Ecobank Guinée
Member of the Ecobank Group, delivering universal banking services with strong digital offerings. - FBNBank Guinea
A subsidiary of First Bank of Nigeria, supporting trade, business, and retail clients. - NSIA Kaloum
A financial institution associated with the NSIA Group, providing retail and insurance-linked services. - Orabank Guinea
Offers retail and business banking as part of the Orabank Group’s West African network. - SPCI Bank
A domestic commercial bank offering savings, loans, and trade support. - Skye Bank Guinée
Operates under the Polaris Bank Group, providing a mix of commercial and SME services. - Société Générale Guinée
Formerly part of Société Générale Group, in transition to new ownership under Atlantic Financial Group. - United Bank for Africa Guinea (UBA)
Part of the pan-African UBA Group, offering full-service banking to individuals and businesses. - Vista Bank Guinée
Operates under the Vista Bank Group, offering modern banking solutions and customer-centric services. - Vista Gui
Formerly Banque Internationale pour le Commerce et l’Industrie de la Guinée (BICIGUI), now under Vista Bank Group.
