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List of Banks in South Africa

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on June 13, 2012

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· Last updated: May 8, 2020

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South African Reserve Bank
Société Générale
Bidvest Bank Limited
Bank of China
FirstRand Bank Limited
VBS Mutual Bank
Imperial Bank South Africa
Investec Bank Limited
Citibank N.A.
Sasfin Bank Limited
Teba Bank Limited
Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa
Absa Bank Limited
Albaraka Bank Limited
Standard Bank of South Africa
Habib Bank AG Zurich
Mercantile Bank Limited
State Bank of India
Bank of Baroda
Capitec Bank Limited
Bank of Taiwan
Habib Bank Overseas Bank Limited
China Construction Bank Corporation
Royal Bank of Scotland
Deutsche Bank AG
JPMorgan Chase Bank
African Bank Limited
Standard Chartered Bank
Calyon Corporate and Investment Bank
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
South African Bank of Athens Limited
GBS Mutual Bank
Grindrod Bank Limited
Development Bank of Southern Africa
Nedbank
Postbank

Key Takeaways

South Africa hosts a diverse mix of domestic, mutual, cooperative, and foreign banks.
The list includes major domestic players like Absa, FirstRand, Investec, Nedbank, Capitec, and Standard Bank.
Foreign branches and subsidiaries of global banks such as Citibank, HSBC, Bank of China, and JPMorgan operate in South Africa.
Mutual banks (e.g., Bank Zero, GBS Mutual Bank) and cooperative banks also form part of the financial landscape.
The South African Reserve Bank regulates the sector and issues banking licenses through the Prudential Authority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who regulates banks in South Africa?

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is the central bank and regulator; banking licenses are issued via its Prudential Authority.

What types of banks operate in South Africa?

Domestic commercial banks, mutual banks, cooperative banks, and foreign bank branches and subsidiaries all operate in the country.

Which are the major domestic banks?

The major domestic banks include Absa, FirstRand (FNB), Investec, Nedbank, Capitec, and Standard Bank.

Do foreign banks operate in South Africa?

Yes, global banks such as Citibank, HSBC, Bank of China, JPMorgan Chase, and others have branches or subsidiaries in South Africa.

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