Welcome to FirstBank UK
Where heritage meets innovation. We are a specialist multinational bank supporting clients engaged in trade and financial activity between Africa and UK.

Services are subject to eligibility and terms. Client categorisation is confirmed during onboarding.

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We are a long‑established Nigerian bank in the UK

From our London office, supported by representative offices in Paris, Lagos and Abuja, we provide a range of services designed to meet the needs of businesses operating across the Africa-Uk corridor. Through our local presence and regional insight, we aim to assist clients in navigating cross‑border transactions and operating effectively in high‑growth environments.

Services are provided by FirstBank UK Ltd and are subject to local requirements and client eligibility.

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Corporate Banking

At FirstBank UK, Corporate Banking services support medium to large businesses with tailored solutions, including trade and commodity finance, structured finance, Lending, FX and cash management. Clients benefit from sector expertise, dedicated relationship managers and insights across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

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Institutional Banking

FirstBank UK's Institutional Banking team supports financial institutions, non-bank entities, sovereigns and central banks with correspondent banking, FX Services and solutions that facilitate trade and investment flows across the UK-Africa corridor.

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Private Banking

Our wealth management approach is tailored to each client, built on an understanding of individual financial needs and goals. We prioritise personalized service, supported by experienced relationship managers and regional insight across the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa, ensuring consistent support for internationally active professional, entrepreneurs and their families.

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Financial Markets

We provide liquidity in selected African Eurobonds, repo and FX markets to professional clients and eligible counterparties.

Professional clients and eligible counterparties only.
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Empowering Futures

Access FirstBank UK’s Annual Report and Accounts. The report contains audited financial statements, governance, risk and strategy disclosures.

Download the full report and highlights, with accessible summaries and disclosures. For prior-year reports and Pillar 3 disclosures, visit our disclosures archive.

Empowering Futures

2024 Annual Report

Access FirstBank UK’s Annual Report and Accounts. The report contains audited financial statements, governance, risk and strategy disclosures.

Download the full report and highlights, with accessible summaries and disclosures. For prior-year reports and Pillar 3 disclosures, visit our disclosures archive.

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Empowering Futures

2024 Annual Report

Access FirstBank UK’s Annual Report and Accounts. The report contains audited financial statements, governance, risk and strategy disclosures.

Download the full report and highlights, with accessible summaries and disclosures. For prior-year reports and Pillar 3 disclosures, visit our disclosures archive.

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At FirstBank UK,

We create prosperity, changing lives for the better. 

Corporate Banking

At FirstBank UK, our client's businesses come first. We put our client's needs at the forefront of all we do.
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Institutional Banking

Our Institutional Banking business works with Banks and Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs), Sovereigns and Global Exporters.
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Private Banking

We offer a wide range of banking and investment solutions to help you enhance, protect and pass on your wealth.
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