ABSA
Absa Bank Ghana Ltd
Absa Bank Ghana (formerly Barclays Bank of Ghana)
Established
1917 (as Barclays); rebranded Absa 2020
OverviewAbout Absa Bank Ghana Ltd
Absa Bank Ghana has the longest operating history of any bank in Ghana, tracing its roots to Barclays Bank which opened in Ghana in 1917. The bank rebranded from Barclays to Absa in February 2020. It is part of one of Africa's largest diversified financial services groups with operations across 12 African countries.
Fixed DepositsRate Schedule
30 Days
17.5%
60 Days
19.0%
91 Days
20.5%
182 Days
21.8%
1 Year
23.0%
Minimum Investment: GHS 5,000. Rates are indicative and may vary based on amount, tenure and relationship status. Always confirm with the bank before investing.
SavingsSavings Products
Corporate Savings
Absa Business Reserve
Designed for corporate clients and SMEs parking surplus operating cash.
24-hour call deposit
7-day call option
Dedicated relationship manager
Online treasury portal
Multi-signatory capability
Min. balance: GHS 50,000
PackagesInvestment Plans
Entry Level
Absa Starter
17.5%
p.a. indicative
Min. Investment
GHS 5,000
Tenor
30–91 days
Payout
At Maturity
Type
Fixed Deposit
Popular
Absa Grow
21.8%
p.a. indicative
Min. Investment
GHS 20,000
Tenor
182 days
Payout
Semi-Annual
Type
Fixed Deposit
Premium
Absa Prestige
23.0%
p.a. indicative
Min. Investment
GHS 100,000
Tenor
1 Year
Payout
Monthly
Type
Wealth Management
SafetyDeposit Protection
GDPC Coverage: Yes — up to GHS 50,000 per depositor
License: Universal Banking License — Bank of Ghana
GSE Listed: No (parent Absa Group Ltd listed on Johannesburg Stock Exchange)
All deposits at licensed Ghanaian banks are covered by the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation (GDPC) up to GHS 50,000 per depositor. For amounts above this, consider spreading across multiple banks.
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