Verified List of Banks in Burkina Faso (2026 Update)
Official Name: Republic of Burkina Faso
Capital City: Ouagadougou
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)

Continent: Africa Country: B.Faso Total Banks: 18
Welcome to the bankinfobook directory of financial institutions in Burkina Faso. Below is the verified list of 18 banks operating in Ouagadougou and throughout the region, audited and cross-referenced for 2026.
Burkina Faso has a population of approximately 24,600,000, offering scale context for its 18 listed banking institutions. The average income level sits at approximately 160.00 USD, relevant context alongside the country's banking infrastructure. Burkina Faso's foreign exchange and gold reserves are held and managed collectively via the BCEAO (West African Monetary Union), rather than accounted for individually at the national level. Burkina Faso's largest commercial bank is Coris Bank.
Burkina Faso's banking sector shows roughly 94.4% direct SWIFT/BIC connectivity, corresponding to a 'Fragile' classification under the Bankinfobook Financial Connectivity Index.
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✓ Verified: This entry was personally compiled and reviewed by Milan Ignjatovic using primary sources.
Founder & Sole Curator, Bankinfobook | Master Manager of ICT · Graduated Economist
Last Data Review: January 1, 2026






