Anti Money Laundering

Access Bank Plc is committed to fighting money laundering and complying fully with the letter and spirit of the anti-money laundering laws in the countries and jurisdictions in which the Bank operates. As an international financial services firm, Access Bank recognizes that it has important responsibilities to help fight the global battle against money laundering. No customer relationship is worth compromising our commitment to combating money laundering.

Accordingly, it is the policy of Access Bank Plc to take all reasonable and appropriate steps to prevent persons engaged in money laundering, fraud, or other financial crimes, including the financing of terrorists or terrorist operations, (hereinafter collectively referred to as “money laundering”) from utilizing Access Bank products and services.

Our Philosophy

The objectives of Access Bank AML/CFT policy are as follows:

•  Ensure that Access Bank Plc is in full compliance with all statutes, regulations and guidelines and adheres to sound and recognized banking practices.
•  Ensure that the Bank will not become a victim of illegal activities perpetrated by its customers.
•  Ensure an effective policy that protects the good name and reputation of Access Bank. Ensure that the policy does not undermine the cordial relationship between Access Bank and its credible customers.

Our Framework

Access Bank has documented its Global Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism policy which is approved by the Board to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Please click the following link to view and or/print Access Bank AML/CFT policy.

Access Bank Plc AML/CFT Compliance Program

Access Bank Plc has developed an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Program to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Please click the link below to view Access Bank AML Compliance Program page.

• Results & Achievements.
• Whistle Blowing
• Account Opening Requirement.

Access Bank Plc AML/CFT Questionnaire

Access Bank Plc has also prepared an AML questionnaire, based on Wolfsberg's publication of the Banker's Almanac AML Questionnaire, for use by any financial institution that requires more detailed information about Access Bank Plc AML compliance program. Please click link below to download the questionnaire.

• Access Bank Plc AML Questionnaire.

Patriot Act Certification

Access Bank Plc has prepared a global certification for use by any financial institution that requires a Patriot Act Certification (PAC) for an Access Bank Plc foreign entity. Please click the link below to download our Patriot Act Certification.