Top Banks in Jamaica

The National Commercial Bank Jamaica and Scotiabank are two of the top largest banks in Jamaica.

The National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd. (NCB) is Jamaica’s largest financial services provider with 37.5% market share by assets of the commercial banking sector (as at March 2010). NCB provides a range of financial services including chequing and savings accounts, credit card facilities, personal and commercial loans, insurance, and wealth management.

World Finance recognized NCB as the Most Innovative Bank of the Year 2008/2009 for the second consecutive year, recognizing the Bank’s many initiatives in the creation and development of products and services. NCB was also recognised by United Way of Jamaica as the “largest single local corporate contributor” to the voluntary organisation. The Banker awarded NCB Bank of the Year Jamaica for 2009 for the second consecutive year. In 2008 it is the winner of the Jamaica Stock Exchange Best Practices for Corporate Disclosure and Investor Relations and Governor General Award for Excellence.

Scotiabank is one of Jamaica's top leading financial institutions, offering innovative financial products and services to individuals, small and medium-size businesses, and large corporations across the country. Scotiabank is proud to have maintained a strong presence in Jamaica since 1889. It is a subsidiary of The Bank of Nova Scotia.

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