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List of Banks in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on June 13, 2012

1 min read

· Last updated: September 17, 2018

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Overview of Congolese Banking Institutions

Central Bank of the Congo

Major Commercial Banks in DRC

Access Bank – dba – Banque Privée Du Congo (BPC)

Afriland First Bank

Advans Bank

Banque Commerciale du Congo, Kinshasa

Other Notable Banks Operating in DRC

BGFIBank DRC
SofiBanque
Banque du Crédit Agricole (BCA)
Banque Internationale d’Afrique
Banque Internationale pour l’Afrique au Congo
Banque Congolaise du Commerce Extérieur
Barclays Bank
Caisse Centrale de Coopération Économique
Citibank
Crédit Agricole
Ecobank
Fransabank
Nouvelle Bank
Procredit Bank
Rawbank
Stanbic Bank
Trust Merchant Bank
Union des Banques Congolaise
United Bank for Africa
FINCA DRC
Groupe Soficom

Central Bank of the Congo

Access Bank – dba – Banque Privée Du Congo (BPC)

Afriland First Bank

Advans Bank

Banque Commerciale du Congo, Kinshasa

Key Takeaways

The article compiles a comprehensive list of commercial and central banks operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
It includes the Central Bank of the Congo and numerous local and international commercial banks active in the DRC market.
Several banks listed, such as Trust Merchant Bank and Rawbank, have received notable global recognitions.
The listing underscores the diversity of banking institutions—including private, international, and development-focused banks—serving the DRC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the central bank of the Democratic Republic of Congo?

The Central Bank of the Congo (Banque Centrale du Congo) is the country’s central monetary authority, headquartered in Kinshasa.

What types of banks operate in the DRC?

The DRC hosts a mix of state central bank, commercial banks (both local and international), and specialized development banks.

Which DRC bank was named the 'Safest Bank' in 2025?

Rawbank was named the safest bank in the DRC in Global Finance’s World’s Safest Banks 2025 ranking.

Which bank received 'Best Bank in DRC' in 2025?

Trust Merchant Bank (TMB) was named Best Bank in the DRC in Global Finance’s 2025 World’s Best Banks Awards.

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