Africa’s best transaction bank for financial institutions 2025: Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered has built one of Africa’s most connected and digitally advanced franchises serving financial institutions (FIs). Its regional network, technology investment and advisory depth make it a trusted partner to banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), fintechs and non-bank financial firms seeking secure cross-border access and scalable transaction infrastructure. 

In East Africa, where the franchise demonstrates strong regional integration, Standard Chartered provides correspondent banking, payments, liquidity and trade finance solutions to a broad range of local and international clients.  

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