BCB — Banque de Crédit de Bujumbura
The BCB team — staff from across the bank gathered for a group portrait

About Banque de Crédit de Bujumbura

The Banque de Crédit de Bujumbura, S.M. (BCB) has served Burundi for over a century — the reliable companion to move forward.

BCB essentially serves two client categories — individuals and businesses — through a network of 26 branches, 9 counters, and 46 ATMs, backed by its membership of the BMCE / Bank Of Africa group.

Our History Timeline

BCB leadership and a partner shaking hands after signing an agreement

2010

Joining the BMCE Bank Of Africa Group

Bank Of Africa becomes majority-held by BMCE Bank Of Africa, Morocco's second-largest private bank and part of the BMCE Bank Group.

The link opens access to international markets across Europe, Asia, and North America — strengthening BCB's reach and reliability for customers.

Our network

Close to you, right across Burundi

Since 1922, BCB has grown a nationwide network of branches, dedicated counters and ATMs — extending banking to the communities, markets and institutions that drive Burundi's economy.

26

Branches

9

Dedicated counters

46

ATMs (GAB)

1922

Serving Burundi since

Our branches, and when they opened

1964

Agence Centrale

Opened 25 July 1964

1967

Agence Ngozi

Opened 18 July 1967

1977

Agence Kayanza

Opened 19 April 1977

1981

Agence Rumonge

Opened June 1981

1983

Agence Gitega

Opened 15 December 1983

1988

Agence Muyinga

Opened February 1988

2001

Agence Kirundo

Opened September 2001

2005

Agence Orée du Golf

Opened 2005

2007

Agence Ruyigi

Opened 2007

2009

Agence Rugombo

Opened 16 January 2009

2010

Agence Place de l'Indépendance

Opened 22 April 2010

2010

Agence Buyenzi

Opened 9 July 2010

2010

Agence Kinanira

Opened 16 July 2010

2011

Agence Nyanza-Lac

Opened 18 March 2011

2011

Agence Centenaire

Opened 20 December 2011

2012

Agence Rutana

Opened 7 January 2012

2012

Agence Karusi

Opened 13 January 2012

2012

Agence Makamba

Opened 30 November 2012

2013

Agence Amitié

Opened December 2013

2013

Agence Kigobe

Opened December 2013

2013

Agence Centre d'Affaires

Opened 20 December 2013

2018

Agence Kamenge

Opened April 2018

2019

Agence 1er Juillet

Opened June 2019

2021

Agence Gihofi

Opened January 2021

2022

Agence Kirumara

Opened November 2022

2024

Agence Amahoro

Opened November 2024

Dedicated counters (guichets)

Beyond our branches, BCB runs dedicated counters sited with key partners, ports and markets to serve specific communities.

UNICEF Counter

For staff of the United Nations System.

Port of Bujumbura Counter

For economic operators whose goods transit through the port.

SEP Counter

For traders sourcing fuel.

Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore Counter

Dedicated to Western Union transfers.

PAFE Counter

At the immigration authority (PAFE).

Mabanda Counter

Serving the Mabanda community.

Gitega Market Counter

At the Gitega central market.

Kamenge Market Counter

At the Kamenge market.