Bank of Kigali

Banque Commerciale du Rwanda limited (BCR) was incorporated on 25th May 1963 as the first commercial bank in Rwanda. Winner of the prestigious awards by The Banker magazine - awarded “Banker of the year’’. Winner of Best bank of the year in Rwanda by Global Finance 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 . Winner of the Best customer Service Bank by Rwanda Development board (RDB) 2009

ETI, a public limited liability company, was established as a bank holding company in 1985 under a private sector initiative spearheaded by the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry with the support of ECOWAS.

Equity Bank commenced business on registration in 1984. It has evolved from a Building Society, a Microfinance Institution, to now the all inclusive Nairobi Stock Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange public listed Commercial Bank. With over 6.3 million accounts, accounting for over 57% of all bank accounts in Kenya, Equity Bank is the largest bank in the region in terms of customer base and operates in Uganda and South Sudan and Rwanda.

The bank has revamped all its operations and seeks to become a leader in small and medium business banking. Fina Bank, was the first Kenyan bank to venture into the Rwandan market and its entry into the market is part of an ambitious expansion plan that seeks to see it become the regional SME and Business bank of choice through its excellent customer service, cross-border products and modern look branches countrywide.

KCB has grown from one branch in December 2008 to Nine in May 2010. Four branches are located in Kigali- Avenue de la Paix, Kimironko, Nyabugogo and Remera and the other five in the following districts: Musanze, Rubavu, Muhanga, Huye and Rusizi

The National Bank of Rwanda regulates the banking industry. Publications and research, Supervision and Regulations, Monetary Policy, Financial Markets, Currency and Payment Systems.

They offer a full range ofdeposit and savings accounts that provide a safe means for our clients to store their savings and earn interest. Savings accounts allow our clients to participate in investment opportunities, insure against hard times, and pay for life’s many expenses (weddings, funerals, etc.). The loan products include traditional group loans through our Trust Group/Community Banking Group lending model, individual Micro-Business Loans, Micro-Consumer loans, and other flexible loan products.

Founded in August 1997, and officially inaugurated in March 1999, operating from only one point i.e. Its headquater in Kigali, gradually it expanded network throughout the country and now counts 14 branches which operate online. ZIGAMA Css has currently over 60.000 members and 122 imployees. It offers a variety of products and services.