Société Ivoirienne de Banque (SIB) is a public limited company incorporated under the laws of Côte d'Ivoire, founded in 1962. It is one of the four main banks in Côte d'Ivoire and owns BICICI (a subsidiary of BNP Paribas), SGCI and NSIA BANQUE (formerly BIAO). In 2019, the bank had 64 branches.
History
The bank is a subsidiary of the Cre ́ dit Agricole group, which was taken over in 2009 by the Moroccan financial group Attijariwafa, which owns 51% of the shares, with the remainder held by the Ivorian government. Today (2019), the company has around 800 employees, 64 agencies in Abidjan and 2 business centers in 21 cities in the interior.
Banque Internationale pour le Commerce et l'Industrie de la Côte d'Ivoire (BICICI) was established in 1996 and is a major commercial bank in Côte d'Ivoire. It is one of the subsidiaries of BNP Paribas in West Africa, providing a variety of financial services, including personal banking, corporate banking, investment banking, and asset management services.
The following are a few of the main features of the banking company of Côte d'Ivoire:
- Scope of services: BICICI offers a wide range of financial products and services, including savings accounts, loans, credit cards, investment products, as well as foreign exchange transactions, among others. It also provides services such as financing, cash management, and trade finance to corporate clients.
- Market position: As one of the important banks of Côte d'Ivoire, BICICI has a significant share in the local market. It plays an important role in the national economy, supporting the financing needs of all kinds of enterprises and promoting economic development.
- Network: BICICI has several branches in Côte d'Ivoire, providing convenient banking services to its customers. Its branch network covers major cities and regions, enabling customers to conveniently access banking services.
- Digital transformation: With the development of technology, BICICI is also constantly promoting digital transformation, providing online banking services and mobile banking applications to meet the growing digital needs of customers.
- Social responsibility: BICICI is involved in a number of social responsibility projects and is committed to supporting the development of education, health and environmental protection.
