Banks are part and parcel of our modern lives, and no town is considered complete without a bank or two in the vicinity. They provide many essential financial services, including providing a place to save and invest one’s money. Banks also act as the third party in the majority of monetary transactions conducted by consumers daily. They play additional roles like acting as a foreign currency exchange provider for anyone looking to convert their money to another currency.
Unlike other financial businesses, banks tend to have years of practice and are trustworthy to their clients. If you live in Kitisuru, you can conveniently access several banks in the area and its surroundings. Here are a couple of those banks, plus some additional information you can use.
1. Stanbic Two Rivers Branch
At Stanbic in Two Rivers Mall, clients enjoy a lot of accessibility thanks to the mall’s infrastructure. There is more than enough parking space both indoors and outdoors. The bank offers personal banking, online finance, as well as business funding among other services.
Location: Nairobi
Google Rating: 5.0 stars, (2 reviews)
2. Absa | Branch | Village Market Prestige
Absa, formerly known as Barclays Bank, is one of the oldest branches at the Village Market. The rebranded institution has now expanded its reach to include small to medium income earners, businesses, and marginalized groups in finance like women.
Location: Opposite The German School, Village Market, Limuru Road, Nairobi
Working hours: 9am to 4pm on weekdays. 10am to 2pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays
Google Rating: 5.0 stars, (1 review)
3. SBM Bank – Westlands
Westlands is also another area that is found close to Kitisuru, and residents can easily drive to and from the shopping centre. Clients of SBM Bank can access banking services at the Westlands branch with ease. The bank can also be reached using public transport by alighting at the Mpaka Road terminus.
Location: Shimmers Plaza, Crossway, Nairobi
Working hours: 9am to 4pm on weekdays. Closes at 5:30 pm on Thursdays. Open from 9:30 am to noon on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays
Contacts: 020 3754445
Google Rating: 4.4 stars, (13 reviews)
4. CfC Stanbic Bank-Warwick
CfC Stanbic Bank-Warwick is accessible from Kitisuru via Limuru Road, as you approach Gigiri. The bank is at Warwick Centre which also hosts other businesses and services, in case you would like to run other errands at the same time.
Location: United Nations Avenue, Nairobi
Working hours: 8:30 am to 5pm on weekdays. Closes at 12pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays
Contacts: 020 3268000
Google Rating: 4.2 stars, (16 reviews)
5. Guardian Bank Limited – Westlands Branch
Guardian Bank Limited is a chain of locally owned banks with several branches in Nairobi. It is quite popular as a financial service provider around Westlands, Parklands, and Highridge. Those living in or around Kitisuru can visit the branch in Westlands whenever they need to speak to a teller or withdraw funds.
Location: Mpaka Road, Westlands
Working hours: 9am to 4pm daily. Closes at noon on Saturdays. 9:30 pm to 1pm on Sundays.
Contacts: 020 4443970
Google Contacts: 3.7 stars, (3 reviews)
6. Co-operative Bank Gigiri Square
Gigiri Square is mainly an office space in Gigiri, although it also hosts a grocery store and a late night pharmacy. It is also home to one of the Co-operative Bank branches that is in close proximity to Kitisuru.
Location: Gigiri, Nairobi
Working hours: 8:30 am to 4pm on weekdays. Closes at 1pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays
Contacts: 020 2181340
Google Rating: 3.5 stars, (2 reviews)
7. GT Bank
GT Bank in Westlands offers a number of products for different clients, depending on what they need. It is found along Waiyaki Way as you enter Westlands Shopping Centre, which makes it hard to miss.
Location: Nairobi
Working hours: 8:30 am to 4pm on weekdays. 9am to 4pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays
Contacts: 0703 084000
Google Rating: 3.9 stars, (13 reviews)
8. NCBA Bank – Two Rivers Mall Branch
Users of NCBA Bank in Rosslyn, Gigiri, and Kitisuru can visit the branch inside Two Rivers Mall. The bank serves new clients and also former CBA and NIC Bank users living in the area or those transacting inside the mall.
Location: Two Rivers Mall Second Floor, Limuru Road, Nairobi
Working hours: 9am to 4pm on weekdays. Closes at 12pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays
Contacts: 0711 056444
Google Rating: 2.5 stars, (2 reviews)
9. Equity Bank – Westlands
The Equity Bank building on Woodvale Grove in Westlands is one of the landmark buildings here. It is easy for clients as well as potential customers to locate and do a simple walk in. The bank also tends to be very busy due to the large number of people coming in at a time.
Location: Woodvale Grove, Nairobi
Working hours: 8am to 4:30 pm on weekdays. Closes at 12pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays
Contacts: 0763 068055
Google Rating: 2.2 stars, (29 reviews)
10. Standard Chartered Bank Muthaiga
Standard Chartered Bank has a branch in Muthaiga where clients can have their foreign currency changed to Kenya shillings, or vice versa. The bank also provides teller services. Clients should account for possible delays here due to the small size of staff at a time.
Location: Muthaiga Road, Nairobi
Working hours: 9am to 7pm on weekdays. Closes at 4pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays
Contacts: 020 2526985
Google Rating: 1.7 stars, (3 reviews)
Conclusion
Banking and real estate go hand-in-hand. Banks offer mortgages and loans to their clients who in turn use the funds to purchase property or build their homes. They also fund property developers who are continuously building more residential and commercial spaces. Also, residents living and working in a particular area need access to the crucial financial services that banks provide. With enough information about where a bank is located, its services, and customer experience, you will find the best bank for you on this list.
