About Us

Standard Bank is Moving Forward and we are enthusiastic about taking our clients with us on this exciting journey. Successfully operating in 33 countries, Standard Bank is one of the world’s finest and most established financial service groups.

Standard Bank Group is a global bank with African roots. It is South Africa's largest bank, distinguished by its extensive operations in 17 African countries. Outside the African continent, Standard Bank Group operations span to 16 countries, with an emerging market focus. Our customers benefit from our knowledge and expertise in emerging markets, coupled with our global outlook.

Proactive, respectful and committed, we are dedicated to “being the bank that takes you from where you are, to where you want to be.” We are passionate about economics, finance, risk management, investments, emerging markets, savings, business trends and offshore investments. With Standard Bank, you will never miss a beat. We are determined to ensure that Standard Bank as a brand, as well as our clients, reach their full potential as they Move Forward towards excellence, growth and happiness.

Continuously striving to make a difference in our client’s lives, Standard Bank is home to a number of knowledgeable experts. We will help you make the right connections, while moving you from ordinary to extraordinary.

Standard Bank’s Global blog is about educating our clients, stakeholders and the general public about how Standard Bank can help you reach your dreams. The blog also acts as an information centre that informs clients about our products, achievements and all the projects Standard Bank is involved in. Use this blog to get a glimpse into the lives of the global Standard Bank team. Creating brand awareness and allowing the consumer to identify and engage with the new image, is another key function of this blog.

Discussions, opinion polls, industry news and image galleries are just a few things to enjoy on the Standard Bank blog. We will help you change opportunities into results and realities. Standard Bank is more than just a bank; we are your connection to getting you to where you want to be.

Contact details

Physical address
9th Floor
Standard Bank Centre
5 Simmonds Street
Johannesburg 2001

Postal address
P O Box 7725
Johannesburg 2000

Telephone numbers
South Africa 0860 123 000
International +27 11 299 4701
0860 123 000
+27 11 299 4701

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