Lomé, Togo – 20 may, 2026 – Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group, has been named Best Bank in Africa 2026 by Global Finance, in its prestigious World’s Best Banks Awards, reaffirming its position at the forefront of Africa’s financial sector.
The Best Bank in Africa award recognises Ecobank as the top-performing bank across the continent and underscores the Group’s scale, resilience, and ability to deliver consistent performance in complex operating environments. Global Finance’s selection is based on a combination of objective and qualitative criteria, including growth in assets, profitability, geographic reach, strategic relationships, innovation, and the ability to meet evolving customer needs.
Ecobank’s recognition also highlights the strength of its fully integrated pan-African platform, which connects markets, mobilises capital, and provides clients with seamless access to a comprehensive suite of financial solutions across payments, trade finance, cash management, and investment banking.
Operating in 34 African countries, Ecobank offers a unique capability to structure and execute complex local and cross-border transactions, supporting trade flows and economic activity across the continent.
The award also reflects the Group’s continued execution of its Growth, Transformation and Returns (GTR) strategy, with a focus on deepening its leadership in trade finance and digital payments, strengthening risk discipline, and positioning Ecobank as Africa’s bank for cross-border business.
Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Group, said:
“Being named Best Bank in Africa is a significant recognition of the strength of our pan-African platform and the progress we are making as a Group. Across 34 markets, we are delivering consistent performance, deepening our capabilities, and strengthening how we support our clients.
What this award reflects is not just scale, but relevance. We are increasingly focused on the areas that matter most to our customers and to the continent’s growth, particularly trade, payments, and commercial banking.”
He added: “Our Growth, Transformation and Returns strategy is enabling us to build a more connected, efficient, and resilient bank. We are leveraging technology, partnerships, and our unique network to position Ecobank as the bank of choice for businesses operating across Africa.
This recognition also speaks to the dedication of our teams across the continent, and to our continued commitment to supporting Africa’s economic development by connecting markets, enabling trade, and mobilising capital at scale.”
In addition to the Group’s continental accolades, Ecobank affiliates in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Rwanda, The Gambia and Togo, were also awarded in their respective markets, reflecting the strength of the Group’s local franchises and its ability to deliver consistent excellence across diverse economies.
This year’s recognition reflects Ecobank’s continued excellence and strong performance across more than 30 African markets. It also adds to a growing list of major continental distinctions received by the Group in 2026, including:
- • Global Winner: Best Bank for Trade Finance in Frontier Markets
- • Best Supply Chain Finance Bank 2026 in Africa
- • Best Foreign Exchange Bank 2026 in Africa
These awards further validate Ecobank’s leadership in trade, supply chain finance, and foreign exchange, core areas that drive the continent’s commercial activity and regional integration.
Ecobank will be formally recognised at the Global Finance Awards Ceremony scheduled for October in Bangkok, Thailand, during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings, further reinforcing its standing within the global financial community.
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About Ecobank Transnational Incorporated
Ecobank Group is the leading private pan-African banking group with unrivalled African expertise. Present in 34 sub-Saharan African countries, as well as France, the UK, UAE, and China, its unique pan-African platform provides a single gateway for payments, cash management, trade and investment. The Group employs over 14,000 people and offers consumer, commercial, corporate and investment banking products, services and solutions across multiple channels, including digital, to over 32 million customers. For further information, please visit www.ecobank.com