We are a long‑established Nigerian bank in the UK
FirstBank UK is the UK subsidiary of FirstBank, one of Africa’s longest-established banking groups. From our London office, supported by representative offices in Paris, Lagos and Abuja, we provide banking services to businesses operating across the Africa-UK corridor. Through our presence in key markets and understanding of regional operating environments, we support clients with their cross-border banking and transaction requirements.
Services are provided by FirstBank UK Ltd and are subject to applicable laws, regulations, eligibility criteria and internal approval requirements.
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Private Banking
Corporate Banking
Institutional Banking
Markets
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.
Subject to eligibility and client categorisation.
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.
Subject to eligibility and product terms.
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.
Subject to eligibility and product terms.
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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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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2025 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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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.
At FirstBank UK,
We create prosperity, changing lives for the better.
Corporate Banking
Institutional Banking
