The First National Bank of South Africa (FNBS) is the country’s oldest private bank. It was established in 1839 and is still in operation today. The bank was the first to offer private banking services in South Africa and remains a leading provider of financial services in the country.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank was the first private bank in South Africa. It was established in 1862 and is now one of the country’s “big four” banks. Standard Bank is a leading provider of banking services in South Africa, offering a full range of personal, business, and corporate banking products and services. The bank has a strong presence in all of South Africa’s major cities and towns, and also has a growing network of branches in other African countries. Standard Bank is committed to providing its customers with high-quality banking services and products, and to being a responsible corporate citizen.
Absa Group Limited
Absa Group Limited is a leading financial services provider in South Africa. The group offers a full range of banking, insurance and investment products and services through a network of over 1,600 branches and outlets. Absa was the first private bank in South Africa and is one of the country’s big four banks. The group is majority owned by Barclays Africa Group Limited, which is itself majority-owned by Barclays PLC.
