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List of Banks in Guinea-Bissau

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on June 13, 2012

2 min read

· Last updated: June 11, 2018

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Central Bank of West African States (Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest)
Banque Régionale de Solidarité
Banco Da Uniao
Banco Da Africa Ocidental
Ecobank

List of Banks in Kenya
Central Bank of Kenya
Trans National Bank Kenya
Bank of Africa
Benki ya Biashara
Imperial Bank Kenya
Barclays Bank
CFC-Stanbic Bank
National Bank of Kenya
Citibank
Commercial Bank of Africa
Consolidated Bank of Kenya
Gulf African Bank
Credit Bank
Development Bank of Kenya
Paramount Universal Bank
Dubai Bank Kenya
Ecobank
Victoria Commercial Bank
Equity Bank
Family Bank
FidelityBank
Fina Bank (Kenya)
Kenya Commercial Bank
Giro Commercial Bank
Guardian Bank
Cooperative Bank of Kenya
Habib Bank AG Zurich
Habib Bank
ABC Bank (Kenya)
Investment & Mortgages Bank
Jamii Bora Bank
Diamond Trust Bank
K-Rep Bank
Middle East Bank Kenya
Chase Bank (Kenya)
National Industrial Credit Bank
Oriental Commercial Bank
First Community Bank
Prime Bank (Kenya)
Standard Chartered Bank
Equatorial Commercial Bank
United Bank for Africa
Bank of India
One Acre Fund

Central Bank of West African States (Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest)
Banque Régionale de Solidarité
Banco Da Uniao
Banco Da Africa Ocidental
Ecobank

Key Takeaways

Guinea‑Bissau’s commercial banking sector includes regional and pan‑African banks under WAEMU supervision.
The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) acts as the common central bank for Guinea‑Bissau.
Only a handful of banks operate in Bissau, with limited reach into rural areas.
Mobile money services are emerging through partnerships between banks and telecom operators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many banks operate in Guinea‑Bissau?

As of early 2026, about six to eight commercial banks operate in Guinea‑Bissau, including Banco da África Ocidental, Banco da União, Ecobank, Orabank, Coris Bank, and Banque Atlantique.

Who is the central bank for Guinea‑Bissau?

Guinea‑Bissau’s monetary policy is managed by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), a supranational institution for WAEMU.

Are banking services available outside the capital?

Banking services are mainly concentrated in Bissau; branches and ATMs in rural areas are very limited.

Is digital banking or mobile money available?

Yes, mobile money services are emerging via partnerships like MTN with Banco da África Ocidental and Orange with Ecobank.

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