Access Bank Zambia Wins Triple Honours at Prestigious Euromoney Awards

Access Bank Zambia has been recognised as Zambia's Best Bank at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, further cementing its position as one of the country's leading financial institutions. The Bank also earned two additional accolades, Zambia's Best Bank for SMEs and Zambia's Best Bank for Sustainable Finance,  at the awards ceremony held in London.

 

The triple recognition reflects Access Bank Zambia's commitment to driving enterprise growth, expanding financial inclusion, and delivering sustainable economic development. It also underscores the Bank's continued investment in creating value for customers, businesses, and communities across Zambia.

 

As part of its broader growth strategy, Access Bank Zambia continues to strengthen its role as a trusted financial partner by supporting key sectors of the economy, facilitating trade and investment, and connecting customers to opportunities across Africa through its AccessAfrica platform. The platform enables seamless cross-border banking, payments, and trade through one of the continent's largest banking networks.

 

Supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remains central to the Bank's strategy. Beyond providing access to finance, Access Bank equips entrepreneurs with business support, strategic partnerships, and market opportunities that help businesses grow and scale. During the past year alone, the Bank onboarded 6,930 new-to-bank micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), reaffirming its commitment to empowering Zambia's business community.

 

Sustainability also continues to be a key pillar of the Bank's long-term vision. Through responsible financing, investments in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture, and initiatives that promote economic inclusion, Access Bank is helping build lasting economic, social, and environmental value while supporting Zambia's sustainable development agenda.

 

Commenting on the achievement, Access Bank Zambia Board Chairperson, Ms Anne Sampa, said the awards validate the Bank's long-term strategy and sustained investment in growth.

 

“Winning these three Euromoney Awards is a strong endorsement of the progress made in the long-term strategy guiding the Bank's growth. The awards are the result of years of deliberate investment in strengthening our business, expanding opportunities for our customers and supporting Zambia's economy. As we look ahead, we remain focused on creating lasting value and helping shape a more prosperous future for our Bank and our country at large.”

 

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Iheanyi Nwogu, dedicated the recognition to the Bank's customers, partners and employees.

 

“This achievement reflects what we can achieve together. To our customers, partners and dedicated team, thank you for your trust, support and commitment. This recognition belongs to all of us, and we are honoured to share it with you.”

 

For more than three decades, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence have celebrated the world's leading financial institutions for outstanding performance, innovation, leadership and customer impact, making the awards among the banking industry's most respected global honours.

 

As Access Bank Zambia continues to grow, the Bank remains focused on empowering individuals, supporting businesses, and connecting customers to opportunities across Africa and beyond, delivering on its vision of being a trusted partner for sustainable growth.