Guaranty Trust Bank plc was incorporated in July 1990, as a private limited liability company wholly owned by Nigerian individuals and institutions. We were licensed as a Commercial Bank in August 1990 and commenced operation in February 1991.
In September 1996, Guaranty Trust Bank plc became a publicly quoted company and won the Nigerian Stock Exchange President's Merit award that same year and again in the years 2000, 2003,2005 and 2006. The Bank was also runner-up for the quoted company of the year award in 2005. In February 2002, we obtained a Universal Banking licence and were appointed a settlement bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2003.
Our quest to continue adding value to the businesses of our stakeholders has seen us emerge as a pacesetter and industry leader over the years. This is evident in our introduction of real time online banking in 1990, mobile, telephone and internet banking in 2002, Slip free banking in 2006 and the first fully interactive self service call centre; GT Connect in 2006.