About Us

Facilitating trade in African and International Markets

About UBA UK

UBA UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Bank for Africa Plc.

We are authorized by the Prudential Regulation Authority (”PRA”) and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the PRA.

Leveraging the UBA Group footprint, UBA UK is firmly positioned to facilitate trade, capital and aid flows between the international and African markets.

We specialize in supporting financial institutions, corporates, governments and global institutions looking for an international banking partner who understands Africa.

Who We Serve

UBA UK is positioned as the preferred bank and the conduit for international business and trade flows to and from Africa with specific focus on: 

  • African banks and financial institutions
  • African corporates looking to expand into international markets in order to access new customers and capital markets
  • International corporates operating in Africa or seeking partners in the continent for greater coverage
  • Beneficiaries, exporters, and commodity trading companies transacting into our target African countries
  • Multilateral & Development Organisations and African Central Banks

Our Vision

To be the international hub for the UBA Group and its
customers – delivering the Group to customers globally.

Mission

To be a role model for African businesses by creating superior value for all our stakeholders, abiding by the utmost professional and ethical standards, and building an enduring institution.

History

UBA UK commenced wholesale banking operations in the UK on 19th March 2018. The bank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the PRA.

UBA UK was originally established as a financial services firm in 1995 and was fully acquired by United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) in 2013.

Our parent company, UBA, is one of the oldest banks in Africa, dating back to 1949 with a presence in 20 African countries, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and France. A leading Pan-African financial services group, headquartered in Nigeria and quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, UBA has over 20 million customers in Africa, a suite of innovative products and services, and a dedicated workforce, ready to fulfil your business needs.

What We Do

We facilitate trade, capital and aid flows between international global markets and the African continent.
We leverage on our expert knowledge of our home, Africa, and the competitive advantage provided by our network, products and services, and our technology platform.

We provide:

Trade Finance Services

Advising, confirming and discounting of letters of credit for Africa centric business.

Treasury

Foreign exchange and fixed income brokering, money market, funding (including wholesale deposit taking), cash flow management and bond investments.

Financial Institution Relationships

Bilateral and structured funding arrangements for African banks, including secondary market risk participation and distribution to and from a network of international correspondent financial institutions.

Corporate Banking

Relationship management, facilitation of cross-border trade finance, treasury services and bilateral and structural funding arrangements.

Central Banks

Executing their reserves, currency and investment management mandates.

Multilateral and International Development Organisations

The facilitation of multi-currency cross-border aids and other flows into Africa, including our ability to leverage our Group network to deliver “last mile” payments.

About UBA Plc

United Bank for Africa Plc is a leading sub-Saharan African bank with over 20 million customers, 20,000 employees, and 1,000 branches across 20 African countries, with a presence in the United Kingdom, the United States and France. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, UBA has been providing superior financial services to small business, corporations, governments, institutions and individuals globally for over seven decades.

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A unique gateway into and within Africa

UBA connects people and businesses across Africa through retail and corporate banking, innovative cross border payments, trade finance, and investment banking. We have a large footprint throughout the continent and exposure to key sectors of the African economy, consumers, commodities, and infrastructure.

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