How many banks are there in Kenya?

There are 21 licensed banks and financial institutions in Kenya, including traditional commercial banks and digital lenders. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) regulates all banking activities in the country.

Which is the best bank in Kenya?

The best bank depends on your needs. KCB, Equity Bank, and Co-operative Bank are the largest by assets and branch network. For digital-first services, consider banks like Absa or NCBA. Use PesaMarket to compare products across all banks.

What documents do I need to open a bank account in Kenya?

To open a bank account in Kenya, you typically need: a valid national ID or passport, KRA PIN certificate, proof of residence (utility bill or tenancy agreement), and passport-size photos. Some banks also require an initial deposit.

Are Kenya banks safe?

Yes, all licensed Kenyan banks are regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and deposits are insured by the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) up to KES 500,000 per depositor per bank.

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🏦 Banks in Kenya

Browse 21 banks and financial institutions. Compare their products and services.

Featured Banks

KCB

Kenya Commercial Bank

Branches:250

Products:5

Available Products:

💳 Credit Cards (1)💰 Loans (1)🏠 Mortgages (1)🏢 Business (1)💵 Savings (1)

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M-Pesa

Safaricom M-Pesa

Branches:5,000

Products:6

Available Products:

💰 Loans (6)

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Branch

Branch International

Branches:Digital Only

Products:2

Available Products:

💰 Loans (2)

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Tala

Tala Kenya

Branches:Digital Only

Products:2

Available Products:

💰 Loans (2)

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Equity Bank

Equity Bank Kenya

Branches:190

Products:5

Available Products:

💳 Credit Cards (1)💰 Loans (1)🏠 Mortgages (1)🏢 Business (1)💵 Savings (1)

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Co-op Bank

Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Branches:170

Products:3

Available Products:

💳 Credit Cards (1)💰 Loans (1)💵 Savings (1)

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ABSA

ABSA Bank Kenya

Branches:80

Products:2

Available Products:

💳 Credit Cards (1)💰 Loans (1)

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Stanbic

Stanbic Bank Kenya

Branches:26

Products:3

Available Products:

💳 Credit Cards (1)💰 Loans (1)🏢 Business (1)

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Mogo

Mogo Kenya

Branches:Digital Only

Products:2

Available Products:

💰 Loans (1)🏢 Business (1)

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Watu

Watu Credit Limited

Branches:15

Products:1

Available Products:

🏢 Business (1)

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All Banks & Financial Institutions

Bank	Branches	Credit Cards	Loans	Mortgages	Business	Savings
NCBA NCBA Group	90	5	1	1	1	1
Standard Chartered Standard Chartered Bank Kenya	45	3	1	1	1	1
NBK National Bank of Kenya	120	3	1	1	1	1
M-Pesa Safaricom M-Pesa	5,000	-	6	-	-	-
KCB Kenya Commercial Bank	250	1	1	1	1	1
Equity Bank Equity Bank Kenya	190	1	1	1	1	1
Co-op Bank Co-operative Bank of Kenya	170	1	1	-	-	1
Stanbic Stanbic Bank Kenya	26	1	1	-	1	-
Branch Branch International	Digital	-	2	-	-	-
Tala Tala Kenya	Digital	-	2	-	-	-
ABSA ABSA Bank Kenya	80	1	1	-	-	-
Mogo Mogo Kenya	Digital	-	1	-	1	-
Zenka Zenka Finance Limited	Digital	-	2	-	-	-
OKash OKash - Opera	Digital	-	2	-	-	-
Watu Watu Credit Limited	15	-	-	-	1	-
Binance Binance	Digital	-	-	-	-	-
Bybit Bybit	Digital	-	-	-	-	-
Luno Luno	Digital	-	-	-	-	-
Busha Busha	Digital	-	-	-	-	-
OKX OKX	Digital	-	-	-	-	-
Paxful Paxful	Digital	-	-	-	-	-