Banks are critical in ensuring a safe transaction system by minimizing potential risks involved in money transfers. They offer an efficient payment system compatible with international standards supporting monetary policy and financial stability. Thindigua, like most high-end residential areas, has access to many established banks. Whether small or big, all banks are regulated by the central bank of Kenya.
Suppose you want to open a savings or business account or are looking for money transfer services such as a western union. All you need is to identify a bank offering the services you are looking for. Here are the banks you can visit in Thindigua:
1. SBM Bank Windsor Branch
SBM bank is a trusted financial institution with an international footprint, with its headquarters in Mauritius. In Kenya, it is positioned to offer outstanding banking services to retail, SMEs, and corporate clients. It provides a broad range of products, including:
- Deposits
- Trade finance
- Lending
- Treasury
- Custody
- Stockbroking
- Asset management
- Insurance, etc
It has multiple transaction channels, including mobile money, internet, and ATM. In addition to providing customers with a comprehensive list of services, SBM bank hires top-quality expertise, including financial advisors, risk analysts, and credit experts.
Location: Ridgeways Mall, ground floor, Kiambu Road, Kiambu
Working hours: 8.30 am – 4 pm (Monday to Friday). 9 am – 1 pm (Saturday, closed on Sunday)
Contacts: 0709 800000
Google rating: 5 stars, (1 review)
2. Chase Bank Kenya Limited Windsor
Chase bank is an elite financial institution offering comprehensive and customer-friendly banking services. It prides itself on its diverse financial products and services thoughtfully designed to meet all your financial needs. It also ensures that they hire professional experts in its departments to provide uncompromised services.
In addition, the Chase bank limited Windsor branch is located in a mall with high-security measures. You can also access the bank services on its mobile app. It’s easy and efficient from wherever you are.
Location: Ridgeways Mall, Kiambu Road
Working hours: 9 am – 4 pm (Monday to Friday). Closed Saturday and Sunday
Contacts: 0703 074600
Google rating: (no reviews)
3. Co-operative Bank Ridgeways Mall
The Cooperative bank is one of the dominant financial institutions in Kenya, with a branch in every town and extensive neighborhoods. It prides itself on its diverse products and services that meet personal, business, and corporate needs. One reason for its dominance is its loans, advances, and overdrafts that require fewer procedures.
Also, the coop bank has 24 hours ATM services that enable customers to withdraw anytime. You can also access coop bank services on any internet-enabled device, such as a mobile phone, laptop, or desktop. However, it is prudent to visit a coop branch if you want to open an account.
Location: QRFQ+MWR, Ridgeways mall, Kiambu Road, Nairobi
Working hours: 8.30 am – 4 pm (Monday to Friday). 8.30 am – 12 pm (Saturday). Closed on Sunday
Contacts: 0703 027000
Google rating: 2.8 stars, (5 reviews)
4. NCBA Bank – Ciata Mall ATM
NCBA bank is one of the strongest banks in Kenya, harnessing its powers from merging the NIC and CBA banks. Inspired by excellent service delivery, it combines internet and mobile banking with old-fashioned relationship management to ensure customers’ needs are met accordingly. Also, it absorbed the professional experts that worked for the two banks to provide clients with unparalleled services.
Location: Ciata Mall, Kiambu Road, Nairobi
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 0711 056444
Google rating: (no reviews)
5. Equity Bank Kiambu Branch
Equity bank is Kenya’s favorite financial institution dominating all classes of people, from the low-income earners to the wealthiest. Its dominance results from its various products thoughtfully designed to meet everyone’s requirements. Its services are personal banking, corporate banking, money lending, etc.
Location: Kiambu Municipality and Mayor’s Office, Kiambu Road, Kiambu
Working hours: 8 am – 4.30 pm (Monday to Friday). 8 am – 12 pm (Saturday, closed on Sunday)
Google rating: 2.8 stars, (4 reviews)
6. Family Bank Kiambu Branch
The Family bank is a registered commercial bank regulated by the CBK and a member of the Deposit Protection Fund (DPF). It is one of the commercial banks of Kenya facing tremendous growth from increased deposits, lending, and growth in customer base. Once you open an account with the family bank, you will have numerous ways to bank, including:
- PesaPap mobile banking
- Family bank agent
- Internet banking
- Money transfers
- Card
- ATM, etc.
Location: Bishop Magua house, Kiambu Rd, Kiambu
Working hours: 8 am – 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). Closed on Sunday)
Contacts: 0662022749
Google rating: 3.5 stars, (11 reviews)
7. National Bank – Kiambu Branch
National bank of Kenya is a subsidiary of the KCB group following a successful acquisition in 2019. It was created to provide customers with competitive financial solutions that meet their changing needs. As a result, it is constantly striving to be the preferred financial service provider in every region of its establishment. Its services include personal, business, corporate, and diaspora banking.
Location: Kiambu Road, Kiambu
Working hours: 9 am – 5 pm (Monday to Friday). Closed on Saturday & Sunday
Contacts: 020 2471333
Google rating: 2.5 stars, (4 reviews)
8. Postbank Kiambu Branch
PostBank is a government-founded financial institution that reports its operation to the Ministry of Finance. It was created for the mobilization of saving for national development. Its services include pension and salary payments, cash deposits and withdrawals, and payment of utility bills, among other services.
Location: Peflo center, 53 Kiambu Road, Kiambu
Working hours: 8.30 am – 4 pm (Monday to Friday). 8.30 am – 1.30 pm (Saturday). Closed on Sunday
Google rating: (no reviews)
9. Absa Bank ATM, Nakumatt Ridgeways
Absa bank, formally known as Barclays bank limited, is part of Absa group limited, an African financial institution with a significant presence in over ten countries. Inspired by the people’s desire to achieve financial freedom, it has designed products that have the potential to bring possibilities to life. It offers personal banking, money lending, insurance, and asset management.
Location: Ridgeways Mall, Kiambu Road, Kiambu
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 020 3900000
Google rating: (no reviews)
Conclusion
It is hard to overlook banks’ role in ensuring secure money transfers and safety in the payment system. Most businesses no longer accept cash payments. As a result, they have reduced the need for armed security when transferring money to the banks.
