WEST AFRICA ENTITIES

 

 

BENIN

Since 2003, Societe General Benin has established itself in the Beninese banking sector as the only international bank and now has seven branches, including two located in the provinces.

The close collaboration between the bank’s customers and its teams is built on core priorities such as quality customer relations, team spirit and business development.

It will be able to support you in all your projects and day-to-day operations, whether local or international, thanks to a wide range of commercial services adapted to all your needs.

With its Global Transaction Banking (GTB) system, you benefit from the assistance and advice of its business experts in flow management, international trade financing, correspondent banking and related foreign exchange operations.

Head office:
Lot 4153
Avenue Clozel Placodji 01
BP 585
Cotonou

BURKINA FASO

Fourth largest bank in terms of deposits and market share for loans to the economy, Societe Generale Burkina Faso was founded in 1998, following the acquisition of a state bank.

Societe Generale Burkina Faso benefits, as a subsidiary of Societe Generale Group, from a large network of partner banks in Africa, Europe and America and has managed to establish itself as a benchmark player on the banking market in Burkina Faso.

The Bank has received several awards for its solar power system, installed on the roof of the Head Office in Ouagadougou, and which has been the largest production unit of this kind in Western Africa.

The bank was also awarded for its solar ATMs and eco-friendly branches.

Head office
248 rue de l'hôtel de ville
01 BP 585 
Ouagadougou 01

CÔTE D'IVOIRE

Present in Côte d’Ivoire since 1962, Société Générale Côte d’Ivoire is a benchmark reference in West African banking and the No. 1 bank in Côte d’Ivoire. A committed partner for each of its client companies - whatever their size - it offers a range of solutions tailored to all their needs.

Société Générale Côte d’Ivoire operates on the financial market via two subsidiaries: Societe Generale Capital Asset Management West Africa for third-party asset management and Societe Generale Capital Securities West Africa, a management and intermediation company.

Société Générale Côte d’Ivoire also has:

  • a regional trading room covering the foreign exchange transactions of the subsidiaries in the WAEMU region,
  • a structured finance department aiming to cover all the club loans and loans exceeding 15bn in the region,
  • a subisdiary, YUP, allowing to promote financial inclusion through mobile money dedicated to banked and unbanked customers, businesses or individuals.

Head office:
5 et 7 avenue Joseph Anoma
01 BP1355
Abidjan 01

GHANA

Societe Generale Ghana is one of the leading banks in Ghana with 40 networked branches. The bank is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange and is a member of the Ghana Club 100.

The bank operates in three distinct markets: Retail, SME and Corporate. The bank is represented in every region in Ghana. The bank was established in 1975 as Security Guarantee Trust and a year later transformed into Social Security Bank.

In 2004, Societe Generale Group acquired a 51% controlling interest in the bank, changing the name to SGSSB Ltd. In 2013, the name changed again, to Societe Generale Ghana, to reflect the global strength of Societe Generale Group.

Head office
Ring Road Central
P.O Box 13119
Accra

GUINEA

Set up in 1985, Societe General Guinea is one of Guinea’s leading banks.

  • 1st Bank of Guinea in equity;
  • 1st Bank on USD flows with a 35% market share;
  • 1st Bank of Guinea in credit granting (corporates and individuals);
  • 1st Guinean bank in financial outstanding..

Société Générale Guinée is a benchmark bank for mining companies and major international corporations that operate in strategic sectors such as industry, telecommunications and oil distribution.

Its network of 25branches spans the country’s 4 regions. Its quality services and experienced teams are an invaluable asset for any major global company’s projects and day-to-day operations.

Société Générale Guinée has been awarded ‘‘Best bank’’ in Guinea by GLOBAL FINANCE for the 6th consecutive year in March 2021.

Head office
Cité du Chemin de Fer
Imm. Boffa
BP 1514
Conakry 1

MAURITANIA

Societe Generale Mauritania began operating in January 2007.

Since then, it has used the extensive resources that go hand-in-hand with a global group to roll out its universal banking model and establish Societe Generale Mauritanie as a benchmark bank that works closely with its clients.

Head office
Avenue Charles de Gaulle
BP 5085
Nouakchott

SENEGAL

A leading bank in Senegal, Société Générale Sénégal has been operating in the country since 1962.

Present at a local level through a network of branches, and present across all sectors of the economy, Société Générale Sénégal plays a major role in the country’s economic development.

Backed by a universal banking model, Société Générale Sénégal offers a wide array of products and services. Commercial and technological innovation is central to its development strategy, and the bank provides investors with the best solutions in order to support them in their international business projects.

Société Générale Sénégal is a strategic partner to help ensure the smooth start-up, development and lasting success of businesses.

Head office
19 avenue Léopold Sédar Senghor,
BP 323
Dakar

TOGO

Since opening in June 2015, Société Générale Togo currently has one branch, dealing entirely with Corporate clients (large international companies, regional and local SMEs), Financial Institutions and NGOs.

Société Générale Togo is the only international bank in the city of Lomé.

The close collaboration between the bank’s customers and its experienced and professional team is built on core priorities such as quality customer relations, team spirit and business development.

With a wealth of tailored solutions, Société Générale Togo is a committed partner for local and international day-to-day operations and projects.

Head Office
2983 avenue de la Libération
Tokoin-Gbadago
Lomé