Banks in The Gambia
16 cities — select a city to see all listings.
This page lists 54 bank and ATM locations in The Gambia. They are spread across 17 cities in 6 regions. The most listings are in Serrekunda (16), Basse Santa Su (10) and Banjul City Council (4). The Gambia — its capital is Banjul, the currency is the Dalasi, the population is about 2,639,916.
Choose a city to see every branch or ATM with its street address, opening hours, phone number, bank codes where available and its exact map location. Serrekunda alone accounts for about 30% of all bank and ATM locations recorded in the country. The Gambia is part of the Africa coverage within the global GF6 directory. More about banking in The Gambia ↓
Central River
Kanifing Municipal Council
Lower River
North Bank
Upper River
West Coast
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Showing the 16 cities with the most listings, of 17 covered in The Gambia.
About banking in The Gambia
The Gambia is a small West African country of roughly 2.6 million people, occupying about 11,300 square kilometres along the lower reaches of the Gambia River. It is the smallest country on the African mainland, almost entirely enclosed by Senegal except for a short Atlantic coastline in the west. This compact geography means that banking activity is concentrated in a relatively narrow corridor, with the capital Banjul and the surrounding urban areas on the coast serving as the principal financial hubs.
The national currency is the dalasi (GMD), which is used for everyday transactions, ATM withdrawals and over-the-counter banking. English is the official language, which is generally reflected in signage, banking documentation and ATM interfaces. The international dialling code is +220, relevant for contacting branches, customer service lines and card support numbers from abroad.
Cash remains an important means of payment in much of the country, particularly outside the main towns, and travellers are typically advised to plan withdrawals around urban centres where ATMs are more readily available. Branch networks tend to cluster in commercial districts, while ATMs can also be found at selected retail and transport locations. Card acceptance is more common in larger establishments than in smaller shops and rural markets.
The GF6 directory lists 54 bank and ATM locations in The Gambia, spread across 17 cities. This provides a starting point for locating branches and cash machines in both the coastal urban areas and inland towns along the river. As coverage can change over time and this listing is not necessarily exhaustive, users are encouraged to confirm opening hours, services and ATM availability directly with the relevant bank before travelling.