Banks List

The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) is the central bank of the United Republic of Tanzania. Established in 1966, it is 100% state-owned and responsible for formulating and implementing monetary policy to maintain price stability and ensure the integrity of the national financial system.

Dyer & Blair (U) Ltd. is the Ugandan subsidiary of East Africa's leading investment house, connecting capital with opportunities across the region. It is a founder member of both the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) and the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).

A subsidiary of the global Bank of Baroda (India), this bank has been operating in Uganda since 1953. It is one of the few banks listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE).

A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank of India, it officially commenced operations in Uganda in June 2012. It provides personal and corporate banking, specifically focusing on corporate and up-market retail customers

A branch of the global Citigroup, Citibank has been operating in Uganda since 1991. It focuses primarily on corporate and institutional clients

A subsidiary of the pan-African Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, operating in Uganda since 2008. The bank focuses on digital banking solutions and robust regional connectivity for businesses.

The Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) is the umbrella organisation for banks and financial institutions licensed and supervised by the Bank of Uganda. It brings together commercial banks and other financial sector members to promote a healthy and robust banking industry.

Equity Bank Uganda Limited is a licensed commercial bank in Uganda and a subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings Limited, a large East African financial services group. It serves individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients with a full suite of banking products.

Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Limited (DTB Uganda) is a licensed commercial bank in Uganda offering a broad range of banking services. It is part of the Diamond Trust Bank Group, a regional East African banking group with operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Burundi.

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is a multilateral development finance institution headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, focused on promoting social and economic development in its member countries and Muslim communities worldwide. It operates according to Islamic finance principles.

Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited is a leading commercial bank in Uganda and the country’s largest bank by assets. It is a subsidiary of Stanbic Africa Holdings Limited, which is part of the Standard Bank Group, one of Africa’s largest financial services organisations.

Tropical Bank Ltd is a licensed commercial bank in Uganda providing a range of financial services to individuals, businesses, and organisations. It was established in 1973 and is jointly owned by the Government of Uganda and the Libyan Foreign Bank (LFB).

KCB Bank Uganda Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda and a wholly‑owned subsidiary of KCB Group Plc, one of East Africa’s largest financial services groups. It is licensed by the Bank of Uganda and provides universal banking products and services.

DFCU Group Ltd is a Ugandan financial services company involved in commercial banking, leasing, investments, and real estate. Its principal banking business operates through DFCU Bank, one of Uganda’s established commercial banks.

Centenary Bank Ltd is one of Uganda’s largest and longest‑established commercial banks, originally founded to support rural development and financial inclusion. Today it serves millions of customers with a broad range of banking products.

Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited is one of the longest‑established commercial banks in Uganda, operating since 1912 and serving individuals, businesses, SMEs, and corporate clients with a full range of banking solutions

PostBank Uganda Ltd is a commercial bank in Uganda focused on expanding financial access and inclusion for individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients. It evolved from the former Post Office Savings Department and is wholly owned by the Government of Uganda.

Housing Finance Bank Limited (HFB) is a licensed commercial bank in Uganda offering a full range of banking services. It is widely known as the country’s leading mortgage lender.

Finance Trust Bank Limited (FTB) is a licensed commercial bank in Uganda providing financial services to individuals, SMEs, and institutions. It began as a development finance institution and has grown into a full commercial bank focused on inclusive banking.

Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDB) is the country’s national Development Finance Institution (DFI) focused on accelerating socio‑economic development in Uganda by financing projects with positive impact potential.

ABSA Bank Uganda Limited is a leading commercial bank in Uganda offering a full range of personal, business, and corporate banking services to individuals, SMEs, and large organisations. It is part of Absa Group Limited, one of Africa’s largest financial services groups, and was formerly known as Barclays Bank of Uganda before the rebranding to Absa.

I&M Bank Uganda Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda providing personal, business, and corporate banking services. It is part of the I&M Group, a leading East African financial services group.

NCBA Bank Uganda Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda offering a range of financial services to individuals, businesses, SMEs, and corporate clients. It is part of the NCBA Group Plc, a prominent regional banking group operating in multiple African countries.

United Bank for Africa Uganda Limited (UBA Uganda) is a commercial bank in Uganda offering personal, business, and corporate banking services. It is part of United Bank for Africa (UBA), a major Pan‑African financial group operating across multiple countries.

Yako Bank Uganda Limited (commonly Yako Bank) is a licensed Tier II credit institution in Uganda that provides savings, lending, and investment services. It operates as a smaller financial institution regulated by the Bank of Uganda.

Cairo Bank Uganda Limited is a commercial bank in Uganda formerly known as International Cairo Bank Ltd and Cairo International Bank. It provides personal, SME, and corporate banking services and is part of the Banque du Caire Group, an Egypt‑based financial services organisation.