2024 BSM Index
TOP 50 BRANDS NIGERIA® 2024
| #5 | Access Bank Plc |
|---|---|
| BSM Index | 73.8 |
| YoY | – |
| CEO | Roosevelt Ogbonna FCA, CFA |
| Year Founded (in Nigeria) | 1988 |
| Website | www.Accessbankplc.com |
| Head Office | 14/15, Prince Alaba Abiodun, Oniru Rd, V.I. |
| Nationality | NG |
| Customer Base | 45 million |
| Number of Branches | 730 |
| Total Asset | N 32.6 Trillion (Mar. 2024) |
| Employees | 28,000 |
| Marketing Budget | – |
Access Bank: A Global Leader in Financial Services
Access Holding Plc, is a multinational financial services brand and one of Africa’s leading full-service commercial banks. Operating through a vast network of over 730 branches and service outlets across three continents and 17 countries, Access Bank serves a customer base of 45 million, making it one of the continent’s largest banks by retail customers.
With operations spanning sub-Saharan Africa, the United Kingdom, a branch in Dubai, UAE, and representative offices in China, Lebanon, and India, Access Bank employs 28,000 people across its operations. Since its listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1998, the bank has grown to over 900,000 shareholders.
As of March 31, 2024, Access Bank Plc, Nigeria’s largest bank by asset size, had total assets of N32.6 trillion, which is a 22% increase from the end of 2023.
Access Bank is committed to integrating sustainable business practices into its operations, focusing on delivering economic growth that is profitable, environmentally responsible, and socially relevant. The bank strives to empower customers to achieve their dreams, making sustainability a core part of its mission.
As part of its growth strategy, Access Bank also acquire Standard Chartered’s subsidiaries in Angola, Cameroon, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and its consumer, private, and business banking businesses in Tanzania. This expansion complements its existing ventures in Angola, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Mozambique. This strategic transaction is a significant step in Access Bank’s journey to build a strong global franchise, serving as a gateway for payments, investment, and trade within Africa and between Africa and the rest of the world.
Access Bank’s contributions to the financial sector have been recognized by various reputable domestic and global organizations. Notable accolades include the 2019 World Finance Award for “Best Digital Bank in Nigeria” and “Best Mobile App in Nigeria,” as well as the Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards for “Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement” and “Best Commercial Banking Capabilities.”
Access Bank maintained its Most Valuable Baking and Financial Services brand in the country at this year’s TOP 50 BRANDS NIGERIA.
