Equity launches banking services for Ugandans in South Africa

 August 13, 2025   |    30 views

Equity bank officially launched its integrated banking services tailored specifically for Ugandans living abroad, especially those in South Africa.

This marks the financial institution’s first entry into the South African market, aimed at facilitating seamless investments, savings and remittance flows for Ugandans working and residing in the country.

The announcement was made during the Convention of Ugandans in Southern Africa (COUSA) annual event held in Johannesburg, an occasion which was attended by hundreds of Ugandans eager for financial solutions that connect them to their homeland.

Equity Bank Uganda presented a range of services including savings and investment accounts, mortgages, and secure cross-border money transfer options designed with the diaspora’s needs in mind.