Several major Nigerian banks operate subsidiaries in the UK, primarily offering corporate banking, trade finance, and treasury services between Nigeria/West Africa and Europe. Key institutions include Zenith Bank (UK) Limited, FirstBank UK Limited, The Access Bank UK Limited, UBA UK, and FidBank UK (formerly Union Bank UK).
FirstBank UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of the First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FBNL), an African bank with a rich heritage, established in 1894 as the first banking institution in Nigeria.
Yes, there is a GTBank UK, officially Guaranty Trust Bank (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of Nigeria's Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, operating in the UK with a registered office in London and offering personal, corporate, and wealth management services. They provide accounts, mortgages, online banking, and have a presence near Oxford Street in London, serving clients in the UK, EU, and Africa.
Which Nigerian bank can receive money from the UK?
Conveniently transfer money to Nigeria bank accounts including Zenith, FirstBank, Access and UBA, making it easier than ever for loved ones back home to receive the money they need.
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Does Zenith Bank work in the UK?
At the heart of Zenith UK's operation is the Trade Finance business. As a customer you can benefit from the expertise of our experienced Trade specialists .
Located in the heart of the City of London, UBA UK exploits its unique geographical reach to support and facilitate the International movement of goods and capital between Africa and its trading partners.
Sterling Bank Plc “the one-customer bank” is a full service national commercial bank in Nigeria with asset base above $4.9 billion (N824 billion) and shareholders' funds in excess of $504m (N85 billion).
FCMB Bank (UK) Limited is a UK incorporated boutique bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of First City Monument Bank Ltd (FCMB), a member of the FCMB Group PLC (Nigeria). We operate out of one of the two financial districts of London, the City of London.
The GTBank NRN Naira MasterCard be used for ATM withdrawals in Nigeria and Abroad, and is also accepted for payments/purchases on POS terminals and Online anywhere in the world.
To open an account, you must apply through one of our Relationship Managers or Liaison Desks. You can use the following channels to manage your account: online, post, phone and in branch.
Yes, there is a GTBank UK, officially Guaranty Trust Bank (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of Nigeria's Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, operating in the UK with a registered office in London and offering personal, corporate, and wealth management services. They provide accounts, mortgages, online banking, and have a presence near Oxford Street in London, serving clients in the UK, EU, and Africa.
We are a global company with footprints in many emerging markets across Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our journey in Nigeria started in 2018 and we are strictly licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).
NRBVN stands for Non-resident Bank Verification Number, a solution to help Nigerians living abroad to enroll and obtain BVNs remotely. The NRBVN offers BVN enrollment, account opening and remittance services for Non-Resident Nigerians.
Yes, UBL UK (United National Bank Limited) is a UK-registered bank with its headquarters in London, authorized by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), offering various personal and business banking services, including savings accounts, mortgages, and remittances, with its main branch at 2 Brook Street, London.
Zenith Bank (UK) Limited. Zenith Bank UK offers lending, trade finance, and treasury services to Nigerian corporations and banks, and to UK and European corporations trading with Nigeria and other West African countries. It is the UK subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc, one of the leading banks in Nigeria.
UBA's Naira Mastercard and Visa debit cards are now enabled for international payments. This means that, whether you're shopping online internationally, subscribing to music streaming services, or swiping on a POS abroad, your UBA Naira card now works globally, and you may not even need to have a domiciliary account.
Your options may be limited, but you can buy Nigerian naira (NGN) in the UK. Here are a few options: Currency exchange offices. Currency exchange offices or bureaux de change are often available at airports, train stations, and city centres.
