11/11/2025
🇳🇬 Standard Chartered Bank to Close Accounts With Less Tham 7.5m in Nigeria
Standard Chartered Bank has announced plans to close customer accounts in Nigeria that hold less than ₦7.5 million.
According to reports, the bank wants to focus on wealthy clients and corporate customers, as part of its new business strategy. Many smaller account holders have already received notices asking them to withdraw their money or transfer it to another bank.
This move is seen as part of a wider trend where international banks in Nigeria are reducing retail banking services due to high operating costs and low profitability.
Experts say this decision could affect small business owners and middle-income customers who use Standard Chartered for savings or transactions.
However, the bank says it will continue offering digital banking and investment services for qualified customers who meet the new minimum balance requirement.