Empowering women
to empower a continent.

We don’t just care about inspiring, empowering and connecting women. We act on it. That’s access.

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Access Bank for Women

It’s time Africa’s women had access

At Access Bank, we understand that the future is female. And we’ve put that understanding into action.

Access Bank has consistently won awards for sustainability in which gender (specifically women) has been integral.

We understand that empowering women empowers our continent. Creating a platform that enables women to connect with themselves not only addresses women-focused issues, but wider societal challenges too. That’s why mentorship, coaching and support for women entrepreneurs, women in established business roles, or women looking after families, translates into positive change for the wider community. Because community is second nature to women.

Are you a female owned business that wants to bank with a bank that values women?

Open an account with us so we can give you true Access.

Read stories and thought leadership from the women of Access Bank

Womenpreneur Pitch & Match 2025: Event Highlights, Winners, and Impact

17 October 2025

Explore the Womenpreneur Pitch & Match 2025 highlights. Meet Africa’s top women entrepreneurs, funding winners, and their impact on African startups.

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Access Bank named “Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa” at 2025 Global SME Finance Awards

10 October 2025

Access Bank wins 2025 Global SME Finance Award for Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa, recognizing support for women-owned businesses.

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Empowering Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs: Access Bank and Regenesys Launch the 2025 Womenpreneur Pitch & Match

8 August 2025

Access Bank and Regenesys launch a pitch competition for women-led African startups. Apply by 10 August to pitch live in Sandton.

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In the context of Africa: if you support a woman; if you build a woman, if you train a woman, you have basically trained a whole family.
Herbert Wigwe, Managing Director of the Access Bank Group

Meet your W Community

Introducing the W Community, an online platform focused on supporting, training and mentoring 5-6 million women.

The W Community is part of a robust plan to provide women with banking solutions that meet their diverse career and lifestyle requirements.

Your gateway to the continent