BCI Mauritania - About us
History
Created in Mauritania in 1999, the Banque for Commerce and Industry (BCI) is the fruit of major political decisions that liberated the economy and brought about a profound transformation of the banking sector.
Taking advantage of the new challenges and opportunities, Isselmou TAJIDINE, a well-known businessman, decided to apply for a license to set up a new bank in 1998.
In addition to joining forces with Mauritanian partners, he turned to three trusted European partners (two Dutch and one French) with whom he had worked for several years and who had in-depth knowledge of the country and the sub-region.
The Central Bank granted its approval in April 1999 and, in September of the same year, BCI opened its doors in Nouakchott.
In a country regarded as a bridge between the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa, and in a narrow, competitive market, the new institution quickly established itself on the banking scene.
Mission
Reliability and security are crucial to our company. Over the past 25 years, BCI has proven that it plays a major role in the Mauritanian economy, as well as in the sub-region. BCI offers a wide range of products designed to meet the diverse needs of its individual and corporate customers, including:
- Adapted credit solutions,
- A range of national and international electronic payment services,
- E-banking services, including mobile payment (BCIPay).
Vision
Since 2009, we have expanded our financing range by introducing new Islamic finance products, which offer innovative solutions and meet specific needs.
Our vision is based on :
- Strengthening the Bank's financial solidity.
- Strict adherence to compliance rules and regulations
- Ongoing risk management, particularly in the area of cyber security
- Strengthening our expertise in our core businesses
- Improving the Bank's performance.
- Expanding our range of products and services.
- Promoting human capital development.
A reliable network
The bank has developed a network of dozens of financial and banking partners in most countries where its clients do business, led by Natixis-Banques Populaires, a long-standing partner and advisor.
A network of strategic partners
Among them, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the African Development Bank, Proparco, the African Garantee Fund and the Société Islamique de Développement (SID), all of which have provided credit lines and guarantees to offset the country's lack of long-term resources.