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List of Banks in Benin

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on June 13, 2012

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· Last updated: November 6, 2018

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Major Commercial Banks in Benin

Banque Régionale de Solidarité

Financial Bank Bénin

Bank of Africa Bénin

Continental Bank Bénin

Other Notable Banks and Financial Institutions

Aliens Codes
BGFIBank Benin
Banque Atlantic Bénin
African Investment Bank
Banque de l’Habitat du Bénin
Central Bank of West African States
Société Générale de Banques au Bénin
Diamond Bank Bénin
Caissie Primes
Ecobank Bénin
Banque Internationale du Bénin
Banque Sahélo-Saharienne pour l’Investissement et le Commerce (BSIC)

Banque Régionale de Solidarité

Financial Bank Bénin

Bank of Africa Bénin

Continental Bank Bénin

Aliens Codes
BGFIBank Benin
Banque Atlantic Bénin
African Investment Bank
Banque de l’Habitat du Bénin
Central Bank of West African States
Société Générale de Banques au Bénin
Diamond Bank Bénin
Caissie Primes
Ecobank Bénin
Banque Internationale du Bénin
Banque Sahélo-Saharienne pour l’Investissement et le Commerce (BSIC)

Key Takeaways

  • Benin’s banking sector includes both regional groups and international subsidiaries operating under UMOA regulation.
  • Major players include Bank of Africa Benin, Ecobank Benin, Banque Atlantique, BGFIBank, Orabank, BSIC, NSIA, UBA, Coris Bank, Société Générale, CBAO, and Sonibank.
  • The sector is regulated by the Banking Commission of the West African Monetary Union, with official listings updated as of December 2025.
  • Some banks listed in the content, such as Financial Bank Benin and Continental Bank Benin, are defunct or merged.
  • Ecobank Benin is notable for its expansive digital reach with numerous branches and ATMs across the country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which bank is the central regulatory authority?
Benin’s banking sector is regulated by the Banking Commission of the West African Monetary Union, under the Central Bank of West African States.
Are Financial Bank Benin and Continental Bank Benin still active?
Financial Bank Benin has been absorbed into Orabank since 2011, and Continental Bank Benin appears to be defunct or merged; they no longer appear in current regulatory lists.
Which bank leads in digital banking in Benin?
Ecobank Benin is a digital banking leader, with a large network of branches, ATMs, and innovative mobile and online platforms.

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