Lagos, Nigeria – July 17, 2026: Access Bank Plc has earned 16 honours at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, marking one of the strongest performances by any African financial institution this year and reinforcing its position as a leading global banking brand.

The awards recognize the bank’s achievements across customer experience, sustainable finance, SME banking, digital banking, corporate responsibility and market leadership in several African markets. The recognition highlights Access Bank’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, customer focused solutions and responsible growth.

For more than 30 years, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence have been regarded as one of the banking industry’s highest honours, recognising institutions for leadership, innovation, governance, customer service, financial performance and long-term value creation.

Access Bank received awards for corporate responsibility in Angola, Botswana and Nigeria; digital banking in Cameroon; customer experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya (National Bank of Kenya); SME banking in Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia; sustainable finance and ESG leadership in Rwanda and Zambia; and Best Bank awards in The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Zambia.

The recognition reflects the bank’s continued investment in digital transformation, customer experience, financial inclusion, sustainability, SME development and operational resilience. It also underscores the strength of its governance framework and strategic execution as it expands across Africa while strengthening international trade and investment corridors.

Access Bank said the awards validate its long-term strategy of connecting Africa to the world by supporting SMEs, promoting financial inclusion, empowering women-led businesses, encouraging youth entrepreneurship and expanding access to digital financial services.

Commenting on the achievement, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, said the awards reflect the confidence customers have in the bank and the commitment of its employees.

“These awards are a tribute to the trust our customers place in us, the dedication of our employees and the strength of the communities and markets we serve. They affirm that our commitment to innovation, customer excellence, sustainability and responsible growth continues to deliver meaningful impact at scale,” he said.

Ogbonna added that the recognition demonstrates that African financial institutions can compete successfully on the global stage while creating lasting value for customers, investors and communities.

According to the bank, the recognition will translate into improved digital services, enhanced security, greater international connectivity and stronger customer confidence, while reinforcing its credibility among investors, correspondent banks, regulators and development finance institutions.