Compare 4+ savings accounts from 6+ banks in Nairobi County. 89% of adults have access to financial services.
Nairobi is Kenya's economic powerhouse and the financial hub of East Africa. Home to the Nairobi Securities Exchange and headquarters of major banks, the city offers the most competitive financial products in the country.
CBD, Westlands, Karen, Eastleigh, Kibera, Kasarani
CBD, Westlands, Buruburu, Embakasi, Ngong Road
CBD, Westlands, Industrial Area, South B
CBD, Westlands, Upperhill, Kilimani
CBD, Westlands, Gigiri, Lavington
CBD, Westlands, Karen, Hurlingham
Co-operative Bank of Kenya
7% p.a.
Equity Bank Kenya
10.5% p.a.
Kenya Commercial Bank
6.5% p.a.
Kenya Commercial Bank
The best savings accounts in Nairobi include products from KCB, Equity Bank, Co-operative Bank. Interest rates start from around 15.0% p.a. depending on the product and your credit profile. Compare all 4+ options on PesaMarket to find the best fit for your needs.
To apply for savings accounts in Nairobi: 1) Compare products on PesaMarket to find the best rates. 2) Check eligibility requirements for your preferred option. 3) Visit a bank branch in Nairobi or Karen or apply online. 4) Submit required documents including ID, KRA PIN, and proof of income. Most applications are processed within 24-48 hours.
Major banks with branches in Nairobi include: KCB (45 branches - CBD, Westlands, Karen); Equity Bank (38 branches - CBD, Westlands, Buruburu); Co-operative Bank (32 branches - CBD, Westlands, Industrial Area); ABSA (25 branches - CBD, Westlands, Upperhill); NCBA (20 branches - CBD, Westlands, Gigiri); Stanbic (18 branches - CBD, Westlands, Karen). You can also access mobile banking and digital loans from anywhere in Nairobi.
Minimum salary requirements for savings accounts in Nairobi vary by provider. Most banks require a minimum monthly income of KES 15,000-30,000 for personal loans. Digital lenders like Branch, Tala, and M-Shwari have lower requirements. Self-employed individuals can qualify with 6+ months of M-Pesa statements or business records.
Some digital lenders in Nairobi offer savings accounts with flexible CRB requirements. M-Shwari, Fuliza, and some app-based lenders may approve loans for first-time borrowers or those rebuilding credit. However, most banks will check your CRB status. You can check your CRB report for free once a year at any CRB bureau.
Whether you're in Nairobi, Karen, Westlands, Eastleigh, Kibera, or any other part of Nairobi County, you can access savings accounts from leading financial institutions. Nairobi has the most bank branches, but mobile banking and digital loans are available across the entire Nairobi region. Our platform helps you compare rates and find the best savings accounts for your needs.
Compare 4+ savings accounts from top banks in Nairobi. Find the best rates and apply online today.
6.5% p.a.