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Absa Bank Kenya
Formerly Barclays Bank of Kenya — retail, corporate, premier, and Islamic banking with a heritage stretching back to 1916, backed by the pan-African Absa Group.
🏦 Tier 1 Commercial Bank
📅 Operating in Kenya Since 1916
🌍 Part of Absa Group (12 African Countries)
📋 About Absa Bank Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has been operating in the country since 1916, initially as part of the National Bank of South Africa, before operating for decades as Barclays Bank of Kenya. The bank underwent a formal rebrand to Absa in 2020, following Absa Group’s acquisition of a controlling stake in Barclays Africa. Absa Bank Kenya is registered in Kenya, regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, and forms part of Absa Group Limited, one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) with a presence across 12 African countries and around 42,000 employees.
Absa Bank Kenya’s headquarters is at Absa Headquarters, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi. The bank offers a comprehensive range of retail, corporate and investment, premier, business, and Islamic banking services, along with international money transfer solutions. Absa has invested significantly in digital innovation, including its Timiza mobile loan app and broader mobile and internet banking platforms, ensuring accessibility for individual customers, SMEs, and large corporations across its extensive branch network spanning Nairobi, the Coast, Rift Valley, Central Kenya, and beyond.
🏷️ Company Details
| Type | Tier 1 Commercial Bank (Absa Group Subsidiary) |
| Operating in Kenya Since | 1916 (as National Bank of South Africa) |
| Former Name | Barclays Bank of Kenya (Rebranded 2020) |
| Regulator | Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) |
| Parent Company | Absa Group Limited (JSE Listed, South Africa) |
| Head Office | Absa Headquarters, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi |
| City | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Postal Address | P.O. Box 30120-00100, GPO, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Regional Presence (Absa Group) | 12 African Countries |
| Head Office Phone | +254 20 4254000 |
| Coast Region Support | +254 732 130120 |
| absa@absa.co.ke | |
| Website | absabank.co.ke |
⚙️ Products & Services
🔵 Business & SME Banking
🔵 Corporate & Investment Banking
🔵 Premier Banking
🔵 Islamic Banking
🔵 International Money Transfer
🔵 Timiza Mobile Loan App
🔵 Mobile & Internet Banking
🔵 Mortgages & Asset Finance
🔵 Trade Finance
🏢 Branch Locations & Contacts
| Branch | Location |
| Head Office (Westlands) | Absa Headquarters, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi |
| Acacia (Westlands Office Park) | Acacia Building, Westlands Office Park, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi |
| Nairobi CBD | Nairobi Central Business District |
| Absa Plaza | Absa Plaza, Loita Street, Nairobi |
| River Road | Kianjoya House, River Road, Nairobi |
| University Way | University Way, Nairobi (Student-Focused Banking) |
| Westlands (Suburban) | Westlands, Nairobi |
| Kiambu | Kiambu County |
| Mombasa | Mombasa, Coast Region |
| Nakuru | Nakuru Town, Rift Valley Region |
| Eldoret | Eldoret, Rift Valley Region |
| Kisumu | Kisumu Town, Nyanza Region |
| Kapenguria | Kapenguria, West Pokot County |
Absa Bank Kenya operates one of the country’s most extensive branch networks. For the full current branch and ATM locator, visit absabank.co.ke/find-us
🕐 Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Extended Hours at Select CBD Branches) | Open |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Open |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Open |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Open |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Open |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Select Branches) | Open |
| Sunday | — | Closed |
🗺️ Service Areas
📍 Kiambu County
📍 Mombasa & Coast Region
📍 Nakuru & Eldoret (Rift Valley)
📍 Kisumu (Nyanza)
📍 Kapenguria (West Pokot)
🌍 12 African Countries (Absa Group Network)
📸 Photos
Absa Bank Kenya’s headquarters on Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi
An Absa Bank branch banking hall serving retail and corporate clients
The Timiza mobile loan app — quick, convenient credit for Absa customers
Absa Plaza on Loita Street, one of Absa’s key CBD branches
📍 Location & Map (Head Office)
📍 Absa Headquarters, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya · Get Directions →
📬 Contact Information
| 🌐 Website | absabank.co.ke |
| 📞 Head Office | +254 20 4254000 |
| 📞 Coast Region Support | +254 732 130120 |
| absa@absa.co.ke | |
| 📍 Head Office | Absa Headquarters, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, P.O. Box 30120-00100, GPO, Nairobi, Kenya |
| 📍 Corporate Banking Office | Principal Place, 5th Floor, School Lane, Off Waiyaki Way, P.O. Box 1140-00100, GPO, Nairobi |
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⭐ Reviews & Ratings
Absa Bank Kenya is trusted for its more than a century of history in the country and the international backing of the pan-African Absa Group, with many long-standing customers noting a smooth continuity through the Barclays-to-Absa rebrand.
“Been banking here since it was Barclays and the transition to Absa was seamless — no disruption to my account or services. Corporate banking support has been excellent for my business over the years.”
“Grateful to have a Sharia-compliant banking option with Absa’s Islamic banking products. Staff at the Coast region branch were knowledgeable and patient in explaining how the accounts work compared to conventional banking.”
“Opened my first account at the University Way branch, which is specifically set up for students. The Timiza app has come in handy for small emergency loans between allowances. Would like slightly lower transaction fees, but otherwise satisfied.”
“Premier banking has genuinely elevated my experience — dedicated relationship manager and faster resolution on anything I’ve needed. International money transfer for business travel has also been smooth given the bank’s pan-African network.”
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