Sunu Bank

Profile narrative

Sunu Bank, also known simply as Sunu Bank, is a commercial bank headquartered in Dakar, Senegal. It provides a range of financial products and services that include personal banking accounts, savings and loan facilities, payment cards, and electronic banking channels. The bank also offers corporate banking solutions such as working capital financing, trade finance, and treasury services to small, medium, and large enterprises. Its customer base spans individuals, professionals, and businesses operating within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) region. Sunu Bank distributes its services through a network of branches and automated teller machines located in Senegal and several neighboring member states.

As a subsidiary of the Sunu Group, Sunu Bank operates under the oversight of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), which sets the regulatory framework for all banks in the UEMOA zone. The bank’s positioning emphasizes a blend of traditional branch banking and growing digital capabilities aimed at improving accessibility for its clients. Ownership of Sunu Bank rests with the Sunu Group, a diversified financial services conglomerate that also controls insurance and asset management entities across the region. On April 7, 2025, the bank suffered a cybersecurity incident in which unauthorized access led to the emptying of numerous customer accounts, a event reported by Senenews. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges financial institutions face in safeguarding digital infrastructure against evolving threats.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.