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Best Banks in Yaba

Optimus Bank - Yaba Branch has the highest Google rating among the five, at 4.8 stars from 8 reviews. GT Bank has the largest review count at 44, with a 4.2 rating. BAOBAB MICROFINANCE BANK NIGERIA LIMITED has 40 reviews and a 4.1 rating, while Zenith Bank and MKOBO Microfinance Bank both have 4.3 stars, from 36 and 8 reviews respectively. Review volume is uneven. Yaba, Lagos State has 16 ranked banks. These five ratings run from 4.1 to 4.8, with no score carrying the same amount of review evidence.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 16 banks in Yaba, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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Ranked: 16
Reviews analyzed: 221
Photos verified: 13
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Editor's Selection#1 in the city
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Optimus Bank - Yaba Branch
67.7/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars8 reviews
273 Herbert Macaulay Wy, Yaba, Lagos 101212, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Digital banking feature described as second to none in the country
- digital banking
- great service
- lovely environment
- best bank
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume32
Review recency50
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment82
Verification0
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Lawal A. ★★★★★ : Great bank, you should try out their Digital banking feature. It’s second to none in the country
2
Zenith Bank
61.4/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars36 reviews
Herbert Macaulay Wy, Alagomeji Bustop, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Stylish glass exterior and interior design with separate ATM gallery.
- nice banking hall
- good service
- polite staff
- limited parking
- not wheelchair accessible
- poor customer service
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume52
Review recency8
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment62
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Abiola A. ★★★★★ : These guys have the worst customer service experience ever. Lackadaisical staff and constant interruptions in their platforms. Spent 2 days and no reasonable solution to getting a hardware token. Two whole days!!!!
Sagir ★★★★★ : Good banking services. The staff are customer friendly. This facility is not #wheelchair accessible. Car parking can be challenging sometimes. You can access it from Harvard Macauley road or Old Yaba road.
3
BAOBAB MICROFINANCE BANK NIGERIA LIMITED
61.3/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars40 reviews
360 Murtala Muhammed Way, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Strategic new location reflecting brand prominently.
- conducive environment
- high interest rates
- strategic location
- welcoming staff
- affordable interest rates
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume54
Review recency55
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment54
Verification0
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Barisi S. ★★★★★ : The new location is strategic and reflects the brand prominently
Tolani S. ★★★★★ : My experience with Baobab Microfinance Bank has not been the best. Their interest rates are extremely high compared to other microfinance banks I inquired about, which makes repayment very difficult f
4
GT Bank
59.6/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars44 reviews
Herbert Macaulay Wy, Yaba, Ikeja 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Efficient foreign currency transactions and courteous staff, but branch is often overcrowded with long lines.
- efficient service
- courteous staff
- overcrowded
- long lines
- limited parking
- good location
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume55
Review recency0
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment59
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Isaac O. ★★★★★ : There's no time it's ever free. Always busy here with the long lines inside. Parking is another major problem as there are not enough parking spaces. They have quite efficient systems and their services are fast. They included wheelchair-accessible entrance but the rolling door may be a good fit for accessibility.
Heyjirol J. ★★★★★ : GTB is a very good bank, we had a quick service in ATM card replacement and the lady Ms. Uduak was very calm, cautious and respectful in explaining the inevitable delay, but this branch isn't maintai
5
MKOBO Microfinance Bank
57.7/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars8 reviews
13 Hughes Ave, Alagomeji-Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
App issues with limit increase and loan availability
- good service
- app issues
- loan problems
- customer service
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume32
Review recency20
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment58
Verification0
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AJIBADE A. ★★★★★ : Mkobo is good but l have issues with the app l can't increase my limit and you don't give loan
Dave A. ★★★★★ : Awesome service, swift response, anytime, anyday.
6
Zenith Bank
56.4/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars20 reviews
G99F+2MM Close to Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Located within a school, leading to student queues at peak times.
- friendly staff
- quick service
- secure environment
- student queues
- reliable cash access
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume44
Review recency7
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment71
Verification0
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Temiwunoluwa A. ★★★★★ : Conducive environment and a secured banking space
Akinwunmi A. ★★★★★ : It comes through when I needed the cash so much
7
Union Bank M.M. WAY ILORIN
55.7/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars8 reviews
67 Murtala Muhammed Way, Yaba, Ilorin 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Drive-through ATM and parking lot available.
- atm working 24/7
- drive through
- parking lots
- improved service
- reliable
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume32
Review recency0
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment64
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Awoyemi T. ★★★★★ : This branch of union bank made me realised that union bank is also one of the top financial institution in Nigeria. ATM working 24/7, it has a drive through and parking lots.
Ogechi E. ★★★★★ : A lot of improvements reinforcing their age long slogan of Big, Strong, Reliable. For people that still think that Union bank is an old generation bank please pay a visit to this branch and see how th
8
Access Bank - University Of Lagos Branch
55.0/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars13 reviews
Univeristy Of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Iwaya, Lagos 100246, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Renovated branch with wheelchair ramp and free Wi-Fi on campus.
- renovated
- free wifi
- wheelchair accessible
- parking
- atm
- comfortable seating
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume38
Review recency1
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment86
Verification0
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Precious J. ★★★★★ : It has comfortable seats for relaxing and hanging out at night
Chioma N. ★★★★★ : Love the new renovated look with ATM's that one can make withdrawals and make transfers to other account. Parking space available with a ramp for wheel chairs users. There's also a lovely outdoor sit
9
Skye Bank Plc
53.1/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars5 reviews
Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Student-focused banking with polite and fast service.
- good services
- fast operations
- polite staff
- student-friendly
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume26
Review recency0
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment64
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JOSHUA F. ★★★★★ : They are fast with operations there provided the network is good, and the cahiers attend to customer politely.
Ahmed O. ★★★★★ : The second bank in my school and at best deliver good services. They don't want to mess with students' approval
10
GT Bank
50.5/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars15 reviews
354 Murtala Muhammed Way, Sabo yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Free Wi-Fi and functional ATMs with ample parking, but forex counter service can be rude.
- free wifi
- ample parking
- functional atms
- slow service
- rude staff
- clean building
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume40
Review recency39
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment64
Verification0
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Roszey B. ★★★★★ : Went to make forex deposit. Was done and about to confirm the balance I got and the counter lady was so rude and was like madam leave the space there’s another customer. I had to let her know that I needed to finish my transaction first as I was also a customer myself and she don’t get to treat me in such rude manner. The forex lady! Sooooo rude and unpleasant.
Ahmed O. ★★★★★ : Easy to locate bank branch. Easy drive in and drive out. Enough spaces to park in with security help. No issue of traffic. Not many on queue as with other branches. Slow response time with the delayed checking and verification of account numbers. ATM presence.
11
Polaris Bank Limited
49.3/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars20 reviews
2 Montgomery Rd, Sabo yaba, Yaba Branch 101212, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Located at Montgomery Road junction with three ATMs and efficient service.
- three atms
- efficient service
- small banking hall
- parking available
- no accessible entrance
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume44
Review recency3
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment56
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Akande D. ★★★★★ : Always on hand to offer the best available to customers. Very good customer service. Nice place to be.
Tomi D. ★★★★★ : Please if you're going to close by 3pm, then update it on the map. It doesn't make sense for me to get here way before 4pm and I'm told the bank closes by 3pm
12
Seed Capital Microfinance Bank Limited
46.9/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
2 Montgomery Rd, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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13
Union Bank Plc
46.6/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews
349 Herbert Macaulay Wy, Yaba, Lagos 101212, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume20
Review recency5
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Fidelis D. ★★★★★ : Awesome place to be in! Great service. Thumbs up.
14
JUBILEE-LIFE SAVINGS & LOANS LIMITED
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
JUBILEE-LIFE SAVINGS & LOANS LIMITED, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Primary Mortgage Institution. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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15
Sovereign Microfinance Bank Limited
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Sovereign Microfinance Bank Limited, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
MicroFinance Bank registered since 11/21/2008.. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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Zenith Bank/CITM
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Zenith Bank/CITM, Yaba, Nigeria
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Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
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Review sentiment50
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What the data shows for banks in Yaba

Counted from every bank ranked in Yaba, Lagos State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 16
With 5+ reviews: 11
Rated 4.5 or higher: 3
Median reviews: 8
Phone listed: 10 of 16
Opening hours listed: 11 of 16

11 of the 16 banks ranked in Yaba have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 221 reviews.

Of the 16, 3 score 4.5 or higher, 8 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 2 are below 4.0 and 3 have no rating yet.

The median bank here has 8 reviews.

GT Bank has the most, 44 at 4.2, followed by BAOBAB MICROFINANCE BANK NIGERIA LIMITED (40) and Zenith Bank (36).

10 list a phone number, 10 a website and 11 opening hours; 13 have a photo on file.

Across the 77 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes banks, the median city lists 25; Yaba has 16, fewer than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from January 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank has the highest Google rating in Yaba?

Optimus Bank - Yaba Branch has the highest rating among the five named banks, at 4.8 stars from 8 Google reviews. That score comes from fewer reviews than Zenith Bank's 36, BAOBAB MICROFINANCE BANK NIGERIA LIMITED's 40, and GT Bank's 44.

Which bank in Yaba has the most Google reviews?

GT Bank has the largest review count, with 44 Google reviews and a 4.2 rating. BAOBAB MICROFINANCE BANK NIGERIA LIMITED follows with 40 reviews and a 4.1 rating. Zenith Bank has 36 reviews and a 4.3 rating.

How many banks are ranked in Yaba, Lagos State?

There are 16 ranked banks in Yaba, Lagos State. The listed ratings include Optimus Bank - Yaba Branch at 4.8 from 8 reviews, Zenith Bank at 4.3 from 36, and MKOBO Microfinance Bank at 4.3 from 8 reviews.

How should I read a 4.3 rating with different review counts?

Zenith Bank and MKOBO Microfinance Bank both have 4.3 stars, but Zenith has 36 Google reviews and MKOBO has 8. The matching rating does not mean the two scores rest on the same amount of review evidence. Optimus Bank - Yaba Branch has 4.8 from 8 reviews.

How are the banks ordered?

The order follows the recorded rating and review evidence. Optimus Bank - Yaba Branch is first at 4.8 stars from 8 reviews, while Zenith Bank and MKOBO Microfinance Bank each have 4.3 stars, from 36 and 8 reviews. The placement does not add facts beyond those figures.

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