GCB Bank, GEPA strengthen trade at Intra-African Fair

GCB Bank PLC, Ghana’s largest indigenous bank, has teamed up with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) to participate in the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, Algeria.

The event, a key gathering of exporters, businesses, and African heads of state, provides a platform for GCB Bank to advance its mission of fostering cross-border trade and deepening its presence in Africa’s emerging markets.

The partnership underscores GCB Bank’s leadership in facilitating seamless intra-African trade. As the first bank in Africa to complete a Pan African Payment System (PAPSS) transaction, GCB has integrated this system into its award-winning mobile app, enabling businesses and traders to make secure, cost-effective cross-border payments across the continent. With 184 branches, 340 ATMs, and a network of banking agents across Ghana, the bank continues to solidify its role as a financial backbone for exporters.

Aurelia Baaba Ofori Odame, Head of GCB’s SOE and Afro-Asia Unit, emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration with GEPA.

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“This partnership connects Ghanaian exporters with buyers, policymakers, and ecosystem players to unlock opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),” she said in an interview. “It also strengthens capacity building and provides funding solutions to support businesses.”

Odame highlighted GCB’s readiness to leverage IATF 2025 to influence policies that enhance intra-African trade. “We are poised to shape a future where Africa trades more effectively with Africa, and Ghana capitalizes on the vast export potential of the AfCFTA marketplace,” she added.

Through its participation, GCB Bank aims to build partnerships, empower Ghanaian businesses to scale beyond borders, and drive economic growth.