Ivory Coast’s financial sector is one of the most diversified in West Africa, regulated by the Banking Commission of the West African Monetary Union (WAEMU). The officially recognized banks in Ivory Coast include pan-African groups, global financial institutions, and strong local players providing services in retail banking, trade finance, housing, and digital banking.
These banks in Ivory Coast play a critical role in powering the Ivorian economy through credit access, investment capital, and inclusive financial services. Below is the complete list of commercial banks currently operating in the country.
Full List and Overview of Banks in Ivory Coast
- AFG Bank Côte d’Ivoire
A member of Atlantic Financial Group, offering corporate and retail banking solutions. - Afriland First Bank Côte d’Ivoire
Part of Afriland First Bank Group, known for SME financing and inclusive finance. - Bank of Africa – Côte d’Ivoire (BOA-CI)
A subsidiary of the Bank of Africa Group, providing broad financial services across sectors. - Banque Atlantique Côte d’Ivoire (BACI)
Part of BCP Group, offering commercial, corporate, and digital banking services. - Banque d’Abidjan
A local institution focused on providing accessible banking to individuals and SMEs. - Banque de l’Habitat de Côte d’Ivoire (BHCI)
Specializes in housing finance and long-term mortgage solutions. - Banque De l’Union – Côte d’Ivoire (BDU-CI)
Offers universal banking services with a focus on development finance. - Banque Internationale pour le Commerce et l’Industrie de la Côte d’Ivoire (BICICI)
One of the country’s largest banks, recently nationalized, serving individuals and corporates. - Banque Nationale d’Investissement (BNI)
State-owned investment bank focused on public infrastructure and national development. - Banque Populaire de Côte d’Ivoire
A community-based bank supporting savings and cooperative lending. - Banque Sahélo-Saharienne (BSIC Côte d’Ivoire)
Offers trade finance and investment banking within the Sahel-Sahara region. - BGFIBank Côte d’Ivoire
A member of BGFIBank Group, providing retail, business, and institutional services. - Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire (BBG-CI)
Known for innovation and supporting local businesses with tailored financial products. - Citibank Côte d’Ivoire
International bank offering treasury and corporate finance to large institutions. - Coris Bank International Côte d’Ivoire
A West African bank offering services in retail, SME, and agricultural finance. - Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire
Offers digital, cross-border, and commercial banking services across Francophone West Africa. - Guaranty Trust Bank Côte d’Ivoire (GTBank-CI)
Part of the GTCO Group, known for digital and retail banking efficiency. - Mansa Bank
A local bank supporting commercial banking with innovative customer solutions. - NSIA Banque Côte d’Ivoire
Formerly BIAO, this bank is one of the top four in the country, with broad consumer and investment services. - Orabank Côte d’Ivoire
Offers inclusive banking, credit facilities, and digital financial services. - Orange Bank Côte d’Ivoire
A mobile-first bank launched by Orange Group, focused on digital banking and mobile money. - Société Générale Côte d’Ivoire (SGCI)
Part of Société Générale Group, delivering international-standard banking solutions. - Société Ivoirienne de Banque (SIB)
A subsidiary of Attijariwafa Bank Group, ranked among the largest banks in Ivory Coast. - Stanbic Bank Côte d’Ivoire
Operates under Standard Bank Group, focusing on corporate and investment banking. - Standard Chartered Bank Côte d’Ivoire
An international bank with strong capabilities in treasury and global markets. - United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Offers full banking services under the UBA Group, active across Africa. - Versus Bank
A local bank known for SME lending and retail banking services. - Banque Malienne de Solidarité (BMS) – Branch
Provides regional banking services focused on solidarity and development. - Banque Régionale de Marchés (BRM) – Branch
Specializes in capital markets and regional investment services.
