Makeni offers a growing range of financial services designed to support residents, visitors, and local businesses.
Whether you need quick cash access, currency exchange, or full banking support, the city provides reliable options across multiple providers.
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Whether you are a local resident building a brighter future, an ambitious business owner scaling operations, or a visitor exploring our vibrant city, Makeni’s rapidly growing financial sector is built to serve you.
Makeni offers reliable ATM access across major streets, bank branches, and commercial centres. Travellers can withdraw cash, check balances, and use most international cards at selected machines — making everyday transactions simple and convenient.
Several authorised banks and exchange centres in Makeni offer competitive rates for converting USD, EUR, GBP, and other currencies into Sierra Leonean Leones. Ideal for travellers preparing for local purchases, tours, and day‑to‑day spending.
Makeni hosts dedicated business banking centres that support local entrepreneurs and visiting investors. Services include business account setup, loan consultations, merchant payment solutions, and financial guidance for growing enterprises.
Many banks in Makeni now offer mobile and online banking platforms, allowing visitors and residents to transfer funds, pay bills, and manage accounts on the go. These digital tools make financial management smooth and accessible throughout your stay.
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Full-service commercial banking; personal, business, commercial, and corporate & investment banking; current and savings accounts; loans; payments; ATM/card services; digital banking
Current accounts, savings accounts, Osusu accounts, corporate accounts, micro enterprise loans, SME loans, salary loans, asset finance loans, rural and agricultural loans, business and enterprise financing, savings mobilization, mobile banking services, financial services for SMEs and informal businesses.
Ecobank Sierra Leone provides a full range of retail, corporate, and digital banking services. They offer everyday current and savings accounts, personal and mortgage loans, and convenient money transfer options like Rapidtransfer. Customers can seamlessly manage their funds using Visa and Mastercard options, the Ecobank Mobile App, or by visiting any of their 500+ local Xpress Point agents nationwide.
First Bank provides banking services like savings and current accounts, personal and business loans, debit cards, mobile and internet banking, ATM services, money transfers, foreign currency accounts, SME and corporate banking, trade finance and merchant payment solutions.
Guarantee Trust Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited offers Current and savings accounts; foreign exchange services; personal and business banking; loans/credit products; transfers; cards; online and mobile banking
LAPO Bank provides financial services mainly to individuals, micro and small businesses, farmers and entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone. Its services include business loans, agricultural loans, SME loans, asset financing, individual loans, education loans and support loans, as well as savings/deposit services.
LAPO Microfinance Company (SL) Limited provides financial services mainly to individuals, micro and small businesses, farmers and entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone. Its services include business loans, agricultural loans, SME loans, asset financing, individual loans, education loans and support loans, as well as savings/deposit services.
Payee Day focuses mainly on providing quick loans to individuals, particularly people who need short term financial support and can repay from their income.
Rokel Commercial Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited offers Visa prepaid and debit cards; MoneyGram; Western Union; RIA; internet and SMS banking; mobile banking; fixed deposits; savings and current accounts; treasury bills; safe custody; inward/outward SWIFT transfers; letters of credit; bonds and guarantees; micro credit; loans and advances; agency banking
Salone Microfinance Trust Limited (SMT) provides financial services mainly to small businesses, low income earners, farmers and underserved communities. Its services include group loans, individual loans, agricultural loans, SME financing and salary/consumer loans, as well as savings and other financial inclusion services. SMT also supports entrepreneurs through financial literacy, business development and livelihood support, helping clients start or expand businesses and improve their income.
Sky Bank Sierra Leone offers a comprehensive range of banking services for individuals, businesses and corporate clients. Its personal banking products include savings, current, salary and children's accounts, personal loans, salary advances, debit cards, mortgages, investment product and custody services. For businesses, the bank provides corporate accounts, commercial banking, business loans, overdraft facilities, trade and project finance, foreign exchange, treasury services, structured finance, corporate leasing and investment banking. It also delivers convenient digital banking solutions through the SkyWise Mobile Banking App and Online Banking platform, enabling customers to transfer funds, send money to Orange Money and Afrimoney wallets, top up airtime and EDSA prepaid electricity and pay utility bills such as GUMA, TV subscriptions and insurance premiums.
Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Limited offers Savings accounts; personal current accounts; foreign currency accounts; Mi Yone VIP savings; Mi Yone seniors account; mobile banking app; online banking; debit cards; Mi Yone kiosks and tellers
UBA Sierra Leone provides a comprehensive range of personal, commercial, and corporate banking solutions. Their retail services include standard current and savings accounts, specialized youth products, tailored consumer loans, and unique Diaspora Banking features for Sierra Leoneans abroad. They facilitate seamless local and international money transfers using global remittance channels, SWIFT, and UBA Connect—which allows cross-border deposits and cash withdrawals across Africa. Customers can access their funds around the clock using Visa and Mastercard debit or prepaid card options combined with advanced digital solutions, including web-based Internet Banking, mobile applications, and "Leo," their automated virtual chat assistant.
Many ATMs support Visa and Mastercard. However, availability varies by bank, so travellers should check for international card logos on the machine.
NO, it does not
Most major banks have ATMs across the city centre and along key roads like Magburaka Road and Azzolini Highway. Some machines accept international cards.
Currency exchange is available at selected banks and authorised financial centres. USD, EUR, and GBP are the most commonly accepted currencies.
Yes. Several banks provide business accounts, SME support, loan services, and merchant payment solutions for local entrepreneurs and visiting investors.
Banks usually open Monday–Friday, 09:00 - 16:00, with some offering limited Saturday hours. Visitors should check individual branch listings on Google Maps for exact times
Search the bank name in Google Maps, confirm the correct pin, and tap Directions for turn‑by‑turn navigation.
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Some do, but many transactions in Makeni are still cash‑based. Travellers should keep local currency on hand for everyday purchases.
Makeni’s banks are mostly located near Magburaka Road, Azzolini Highway, and the City Centre, making them easy to reach whether you’re staying in a hotel, guesthouse, or exploring local attractions.
the bank name in Google Maps (Rokel, SLCB, GTBank).
the correct pin, address, hours, and photos.
for phone, reviews, and Street View.
and walk/drive/bike.
the location for quick access
to Bank of your choice
