The Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), is a Ghanaian financial institution headquartered in Accra that provides commercial and retail banking services across Ghana.[2]
History
The bank was established on 15 March 1972, the Universal Merchant Bank began its operations as a merchant bank. Over time, the institution expanded its services to encompass retail banking, following the acquisition of a universal banking license in 2005.[3]
Branch Network
The bank’s headquarters is situated in the capital city of Ghana, Accra. It operates through various branches and subsidiary entities across multiple locations:[4]
- Head office – Located at the SSNIT Emporium Building on Liberation Road, Airport City, Accra
- Abeka UMB Branch – Situated at Opsem House, opposite the SSNIT Building
- Abossey Okai Branch – Adjacent to the former Fan Milk depot
- Achimota Branch – Positioned at Mile 7 Junction, in close proximity to the Goil Filling Station
- Adabraka Branch – Found at 123 Sethi Plaza, near the Adabraka Police Station
- Airport City Branch – Located on Liberation Road within the SSNIT Emporium Building, Airport City
- East Legon Branch – Near the East Legon Restaurant
- Junction Mall Branch – Within the premises of Junction Mall, Nungua
- Kaneshie Branch – Situated near Hansonic Junction, Fisherman House
- Labone Branch – Found at 9 Ndebaninge Road, opposite Labone Secondary School
References
- ^ “UMB appoints new CEO”. Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. 23 April 2025.
- ^ “Supreme Court upholds UMB’s dismissal of former MD, Peter Illiasu over unauthorised transactions”. The Multimedia Group. 4 February 2025.
- ^ “Overview”. www.myumbbank.com/. myumbbank. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ^ “Universal Merchant Bank branches and contacts”. 15 August 2018.