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List of Banks in Rwanda

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on June 13, 2012

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· Last updated: June 11, 2018

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National Bank of Rwanda
Urwego Opportunity Bank (UOB)
Access Bank Rwanda (ABR)
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB)
Commercial Bank of Rwanda (Banque Commerciale du Rwanda) (BCR)
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB)
Compagnie Générale de Banque (Cogebanque)
Rwanda Development Bank (Banque Rwandaise de Développement) (BRD)
Ecobank (Rwanda) (EBR)
Banque Populaire du Rwanda SA (BPR)
Housing Bank of Rwanda (Banque de l'Habitat du Rwanda) (BHR)
Bank of Kigali (BK)
United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Fina Bank (Rwanda) (FBR)

Key Takeaways

Rwanda hosts a diverse banking sector including commercial, development and microfinance institutions.
Leading banks include Bank of Kigali, I&M Bank Rwanda, BPR, Ecobank Rwanda, Access Bank, Equity Bank, GTBank, NCBA, Bank of Africa, and Urwego Opportunity Bank.
The National Bank of Rwanda oversees regulation; as of 2025, there are around 16 licensed commercial banks.
Rwanda’s financial inclusion has grown, with approximately 85–96% of adults participating in formal financial services.

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Who regulates banks in Rwanda?

The National Bank of Rwanda is the central bank and regulator overseeing all licensed commercial and microfinance banks.

How many commercial banks operate in Rwanda?

As of 2025, there are approximately 16 licensed commercial banks operating in Rwanda.

Which are the largest commercial banks in Rwanda?

The five largest by assets include Bank of Kigali, BPR Bank Rwanda, I&M Bank Rwanda, Equity Bank (which acquired Cogebanque), and another leading bank.

What types of banks exist in Rwanda besides commercial banks?

Beyond commercial banks, Rwanda has a development bank (BRD) and deposit‑taking microfinance institutions such as AB Bank, Zigama, and Unguka.

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