The Universal Merchant Bank, formerly known as Merchant Bank Ghana Limited, is a Ghanaian financial institution headquartered in
Accra
Accra (; or ''Gaga''; ; Ewe: Gɛ; ) is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , had a population of ...
.
History
Established on 15 March 1972, the Universal Merchant Bank began its operations as a merchant bank. Over time, the institution expanded its services to encompass
retail banking
Retail banking, also known as consumer banking or personal banking, is the provision of services by a bank to the general public, rather than to companies, corporations or other banks, which are often described as wholesale banking (corporate ...
, following the acquisition of a universal banking license in 2005.
Branch Network
The bank's headquarters is situated in the capital city of Ghana,
Accra
Accra (; or ''Gaga''; ; Ewe: Gɛ; ) is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , had a population of ...
. It operates through various branches and subsidiary entities across multiple locations:
# Head office - Located at the SSNIT Emporium Building on Liberation Road, Airport City,
Accra
Accra (; or ''Gaga''; ; Ewe: Gɛ; ) is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , had a population of ...
# Abeka UMB Branch - Situated at Opsem House, opposite the SSNIT Building
# Abossey Okai Branch - Adjacent to the former Fan Milk depot
# Achimota Branch - Positioned at Mile 7 Junction, in close proximity to the Goil Filling Station
# Adabraka Branch - Found at 123 Sethi Plaza, near the Adabraka Police Station
# Airport City Branch - Located on Liberation Road within the SSNIT Emporium Building, Airport City
# East Legon Branch - Near the East Legon Restaurant
# Junction Mall Branch - Within the premises of Junction Mall, Nungua
# Kaneshie Branch - Situated near Hansonic Junction, Fisherman House
# Labone Branch - Found at 9 Ndebaninge Road, opposite Labone Secondary School
References
External links
Official website
Banks of Ghana
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