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UBC was established in 1999 by a network of credit unions in Cameroon to provide retail banking services to individuals and businesses.

UBC was established in 1999 by a network of credit unions in Cameroon to provide retail banking services to individuals and businesses.

Union Bank Of Cameroon Plc is a Commercial Bank that was licensed by the monetary authority in 1999 to carry out the business of a commercial bank. UBCs 11 branches cover five regions in Cameroon, with 4 in Douala, 2 in Yaounde and 1 each in Limbe, Kumba, Kumbo, Bafoussam; its registered head office is in Bamenda.

To have access to our online banking, click on the link and register.

To reactivate a dormant account, you just need to do a deposit into the account

To ask for a new check book, write a request to UBC and deposit at the Customer Service Assistant of any UBC’s branch.

Yes. Account update requests can be made at any of our branches.

To check your account balance you have two options. The first is to login on our online banking platform if you have one. The second will be to head to the nearest UBC’s branch around your area and request for your account balance.

To open a salary account, just head to the nearest UBC’s branch around your area with:

1. Photocopy of Valid National ID card/passport/Temporal ID card
2. Two 4*4 size photos
3. Unique identification number
4. Detailed and precised residence sketch map for localization
5. Copy of utility bill (ENEO, CAMWATER, CAMTEL, dated within 3 months) or any proof of residence
6. Justification of revenue (pay slip, debt clearance certificate, tax returns, receipt of purchase of goods etc) dated within 3 months
7. Minimum initial deposit 0 FCFA

For non-residents

1. Valid identity documents (passport, residence permit)
2. Administrative documents proving their foreign address
3. Location plan + statement of honor.

To open a corporate account, just head to the nearest UBC’s branch around your area with:

1. Account opening request on the letter head paper
2. Notarized articles and memorandum of association(Ltd & Plc)
3. Certificate of incorporation
4. Unique identification number
5. Valid debt clearance certification from the competent tax authorities
6. Attestation of localization and sketch map from competent tax authorities
7. Decree appointing General Manager for parastatals
8. Accreditation or license for companies engaged in an activity subject to such formality
9. Photocopy of National Identity Cards of Authorized signatory
10. Minimum deposit: 200 000 FCFA

For financial institutions
MINFI Accreditation of GM/AGM