Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry

Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited has a rich and successful history of over 180 years that began with the establishment of the first Commercial Bank in British Guiana, the Colonial Bank, in May 1836. The operations of this bank were continued by Barclays PLC. In 1987, the assets and liabilities of Barclays PLC were acquired by the Government of Guyana and renamed Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited. GBTI was officially opened to the public on December 1, 1987.

In 1990-1991, GBTI formed a merger with Republic Bank (Guyana) Ltd formerly known as Chase Manhattan N.A. and was subsequently privatized. The majority shareholder, Secure International Finance Company Inc. holds 61% of the shares.

Today, GBTI provides an impressive range of services to its Corporate and Individual customers as one of Guyana’s largest financial institutions.