FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA
First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria's oldest and premier bank, established in 1894, with over 130 years of continuous operations . Founded by Sir Alfred Jones in Lagos as the Bank of British West Africa, it has evolved into one of Africa's leading financial institutions, serving more than 43 million customers across 10 countries . With over 820 business locations globally and a robust digital banking presence through its *894# USSD code and FirstMobile app, FirstBank offers comprehensive retail, corporate, and investment banking services . The bank operates as a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc and maintains an international footprint with branches in the United Kingdom, France, and subsidiaries across West and Central Africa, including Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo . Known for its iconic African elephant logo symbolizing strength and dependability, FirstBank has been consistently recognized as Nigeria's most valuable banking brand and a leader in financial inclusion and innovation
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- Short Name
- FirstBank
- Bank Code
- FBNINGLAXXX
- Support Email
- firstcontact@firstbanknigeria.com
- Support Phone
- 0700FIRSTCONTACT
- Headquarters
- Samuel Asabia House, 35 Marina, Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria
- Source
- N/A
Latest minimum and maximum interest per year
This table reflects the most recent published weekly rate sheet for FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA.
| Category | Minimum Interest per Year | Maximum Interest per Year |
|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| MINING & QUARRYING | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| MANUFACTURING | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| PUBLIC UTILITIES | 26.00% | 29.75% |
| GENERAL COMMERCE | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| FINANCE & INSURANCE | 26.00% | 34.00% |
| GENERAL | 26.00% | 38.00% |
| GOVERNMENT | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| WATER SUPPLY SEWAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| CONSTRUCTION | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| EDUCATION | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| HUMAN HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK ACTIVITIES | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| ACTIVITIES OF EXTRATERRITORIAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BODIES | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| POWER AND ENERGY | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| CAPITAL MARKET | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| OIL & GAS | 26.00% | 36.00% |
Weekly bank rate trend chart
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Weekly publication history
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| Category | Minimum Interest per Year | Maximum Interest per Year |
|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| MINING & QUARRYING | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| MANUFACTURING | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| PUBLIC UTILITIES | 26.00% | 29.75% |
| GENERAL COMMERCE | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| FINANCE & INSURANCE | 26.00% | 34.00% |
| GENERAL | 26.00% | 38.00% |
| GOVERNMENT | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| WATER SUPPLY SEWAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| CONSTRUCTION | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| EDUCATION | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| HUMAN HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK ACTIVITIES | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| ACTIVITIES OF EXTRATERRITORIAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BODIES | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| POWER AND ENERGY | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| CAPITAL MARKET | 26.00% | 37.00% |
| OIL & GAS | 26.00% | 36.00% |
