List of Popular Banks in Ghana.

Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) is a universal bank offering a full range of banking products and services in the Consumer, Corporate, Parastatals/Public Sector, SME, Agribusiness, Trade, and E-Banking services.

Its business focus is universal banking with a developmental focus on Agriculture and more.

Over the past 26 years, Access Bank Plc. has evolved from an obscure Nigerian Bank into a world-class African financial institution. Today, it is one of the five largest banks in Nigeria in terms of assets, loans, deposits, and branch network; a feat which has been achieved through a robust long-term approach to client solutions – providing committed and innovative advice.

Access Bank has built its strength and success in corporate banking and is now applying that expertise to the personal and business banking platforms it acquired from Nigeria’s International Commercial bank in 2012. The next two years were spent integrating the business, investing in infrastructure, and strengthening the product offer. The bank is committed to improving the lives of people in the communities where they operate. They have various initiatives in education, health, and community development, and are also involved in environmental sustainability programs.

CalBank commenced operations in July 1990 as Continental Acceptances Ltd and later as Cal Merchant Bank providing world-class financial solutions to Ghanaian business and corporate bodies. In 2004, CalBank received its Universal Banking License and soon commenced providing specialized retail banking services.

Ecobank Ghana is a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, a pan-African banking group. It has over 60 branches across Ghana.

Fidelity set out to become a world-class financial institution that provides superior returns for all stakeholders. People who are professional and proactive, have state-of-the-art technology, exceptional Corporate Governance standards, good knowledge of the Local Market, and above all, a Customer-Centric Culture.

Fidelity commenced business in October 1998 as a Discount House. Fidelity Discount House attracted a rich client base and was noted for its innovative and attractive investment product offerings, making her the discount house of choice. With the quality of services offered, the customers requested a deeper and richer business relationship, making it logical to move into the banking sector. On the 28th of June 2006, the bank obtained a universal banking license. The bank has undertaken several initiatives to support education, health, and community development in Ghana. The bank is a well-established and reputable bank that offers a range of banking and financial services to its customers.

First National Bank Ghana is a subsidiary of FirstRand Group, a South African financial services company. It has 15 branches across Ghana.

Ghana Commercial Bank is a state-owned bank that provides a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. It has over 200 branches across Ghana.

Guaranty Trust Bank plc was incorporated as a limited liability company licensed to provide commercial and other banking services to the Nigerian public in 1990. The Bank commenced operations in February 1991, and has since then grown to become one of the most respected and service-focused banks in Nigeria.

In September 1996, Guaranty Trust Bank plc became a publicly quoted company and won the Nigerian Stock Exchange President's Merit award that same year and subsequently in the years 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. In February 2002, the Bank was granted a universal banking license and later appointed a settlement bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2003.

The history of the Bank can be traced to the end of the Second World War (WWII). Agitations from the indigenes against foreign imports led to a general boycott by the local population led by the Association of West African Merchants (AWAM).

The colonial administration decided to establish an entity that would facilitate the involvement of private indigenous persons in business. The Gold Coast Industrial Development Corporation (GCIDC) was therefore established in 1952 with budgetary appropriations to enable it to provide financial support to the indigenes for the establishment of their own businesses.

Prudential Bank is a commercial bank that offers a range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and the public sector. It has over 30 branches across Ghana.