What is ABSA?
Absa Group Limited, commonly known simply as Absa and formerly the Amalgamated Banks of South Africa until 2005 and Barclays Africa Group Limited until 2018, is a multinational banking and financial services conglomerate based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
How Many ABSA Branches In South Africa?
South Africa had the largest number of Absa Bank branches with 559.
How many countries does Absa operate in?
We unlock opportunities through imagination, energy, and passion, finding innovative solutions. Listed on the JSE, the Absa Group is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 15 countries.
What does Absa stand for?
In 1997 the name of the holding company, Amalgamated Banks of South Africa Limited was changed to Absa Group Limited, consisting of three main operating divisions. In 1998 the United, Volkskas, Allied, and TrustBank brands were consolidated into a single brand, and Absa adopted a new corporate identity.
What type of bank is Absa?
Absa Bank Limited (ABL), formerly known as Amalgamated Banks of South Africa, is a commercial bank in South Africa. It is licensed by the Reserve Bank of South Africa, the central bank and national banking regulator.