Africa's undisputed leader in Transaction Banking
When it comes to powering corporate growth in Africa, the numbers speak for themselves. As the continent's most awarded transaction bank, we provide the scale, security and proven expertise that leading corporates demand. We are the trusted partner behind Africa’s market leaders, and our transaction banking capabilities deliver robust transactional services that drive real impact.
Our Transaction Banking Capabilities
Trusted by market leaders
80% of Africa's billion-dollar companies trust us with their business, making us the clear partner of choice for the continent's most successful enterprises.
Unmatched transactional scale
We process R300 million every minute. That is R430 billion per day, providing the speed and reliability required to power Africa’s 24/7 economy in real time.
Dominance in trade finance
We confirm 50% of all letters of credit in South Africa, underpinning the continent's most critical import and export flows with our award-winning supply chain finance and trade solutions.
The scale of investor confidence
Every strategic investor knows what true scale means. As Africa’s largest and most established custody network, we manage R17.7 trillion in assets - a figure equivalent to 52% of Sub-Saharan Africa's GDP.
Award-winning excellence that drives results
Our services are consistently recognised by the industry's most prestigious institutions, including being named Best Bank for Corporates and Best Transaction Bank in Africa by Euromoney.
A consistent record of excellence
Our capabilities, proven at scale
Unrivalled dominance in trade finance
CFOs know that trust is the currency of global finance. We confirm 50% of all letters of credit in South Africa, underpinning the continent's most critical import and export flows. As leading trade finance providers, we don’t just support trade; we power it with robust supply chain finance solutions that provide confidence in every transaction.
A legacy of trust and scale
For strategic investors, trust is built on an undeniable track record. The dedicated Investor Services team manages R17.7 trillion within our custody network – the largest and most established on the continent. This is the scale that provides institutional clients with absolute confidence and peace of mind.
Market-leading Foreign Exchange (FX) at scale
Growth-focused treasurers need an FX partner built for volume and precision. We handle an average daily FX volume of USD6.3 billion, facilitating complex cross-border transactions with deep liquidity and market-making expertise.
We also offer
Digital Channels
Manage your finances anywhere, at any time and on any device.
Manage Risk
Running a business in an ever-evolving digital landscape means that you have to navigate new challenges and protect yourself from various forms of risk.
Payments
Secure and efficient Payment Solutions.
Plan and Manage Liquidity
Complete visibility into your Cash Positions, Global Balances and Transactional Information which reduce costs and manage the risk of financial losses.
Rapid Payments Platform
Don't let slow payment processing hold your business back.
TradeOnline
Introducing the faster, safer, easier way to submit trade instructions.
TreasuryOnline
Enhanced treasury management capabilities. Providing you with real-time cash visibility and powerful cash management capabilities