List of Popular Banks in Kenya.

Equity Bank is one of the largest commercial banks in Kenya, with a focus on serving the unbanked population.

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) is the largest commercial bank in Kenya and East Africa, with a total asset base of Kshs 1.1 trillion as of December 2020. The bank was founded in 1896 and has grown to become one of the leading financial institutions in the region.

KCB offers a range of financial products and services to its customers, including personal banking, business banking, corporate banking, and investment banking. These services include account opening, savings and deposits, loans and advances, mobile and internet banking, insurance, trade finance, and treasury services. The bank has a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and is involved in various initiatives to promote education, health, and environmental sustainability. The bank also has a foundation, the KCB Foundation, which supports social and economic development projects in Kenya and other countries where the bank operates.

Co-op Bank is recognized as the Most Green Bank at the 2013 Energy Management Awards for achieving the fastest turnaround time for renewable energy and energy efficiency financing for SMEs and Large Enterprises, actively promoting “Green Financing” among clients and for being the bank with the largest pipeline of projects seeking green energy financing.

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited was established in 1911 with the first branch opened in Mombasa Treasury Square. The bank was listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in 1989. The public shareholding is just under 25 percent and comprises over 30,000 shareholders.

Standard Chartered Bank in Kenya has a network of branches and ATMs across the country. As of February 2023, the bank has 29 branches and over 100 ATMs in major cities and towns such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret. The bank in Kenya has a network of branches and ATMs across the country. As of February 2023, the bank has 29 branches and over 100 ATMs in major cities and towns such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret. The bank is committed to supporting the local community through various initiatives. These include education and youth development programs, health and sanitation projects, and environmental conservation programs.

Absa Bank Kenya is part of Absa Group Limited, an African financial services group that aims to be the pride of the continent. Absa Group Limited is listed on the JSE in South Africa and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 42, 000 employees. The bank is committed to finding local solutions to uniquely local challenges and everything it does focuses on adding value.

Barclays Kenya has a network of branches across the country and also provides digital banking services through its mobile banking app and internet banking platform. In 2019, Barclays Bank of Kenya rebranded to Absa Bank Kenya, following the acquisition of Barclays Africa Group Limited by Absa Group Limited. However, the bank continues to offer the same products and services.

National Bank of Kenya Limited is a financial services provider headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. It is licensed as a commercial bank, by the Central Bank of Kenya, the national banking regulator.

The bank has also been running Agency banking model. National Bank is a subsidiary of KCB Group Plc after a successful acquisition in 2019.

CBA was established in 1962 and is one of the largest privately-owned banks in Kenya. It offers a range of banking services, including personal and business banking.

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) is a leading regional bank, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). An affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), DTB has operated in East Africa for over seventy years.

DTB’s focus on the SME sector and commitment to enhancing convenience for customers through branch network expansion has driven the Bank’s growth in recent years.

Ecobank Kenya is a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, a pan-African banking conglomerate. It offers a range of banking services, including personal and business banking.

Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited is a commercial bank in Kenya and a subsidiary of South Africa's Standard Bank Group. The bank was originally established in Kenya in 1958 as a branch of the National Bank of India and was later acquired by Standard Bank in 2007. Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited provides a wide range of banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and large corporations.

Stanbic Bank Kenya offers investment banking services, including mergers and acquisitions, debt capital markets, equity capital markets, and project finance. The bank offers wealth management services, including investment management, estate planning, and trust services. The bank has a network of branches and ATMs across the country, and also offers internet and mobile banking services to its customers. The bank is committed to sustainability and social responsibility and has implemented various initiatives to support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.