Zigama Credit and Savings Bank (ZCSB) is a microfinance bank in Rwanda and it is one of the financial institutions licensed by the National Bank of Rwanda, the national banking regulator.
History
ZCSB was established in 1997 as Zigama Credit & Savings Society (ZCSS), also referred to as Zigama CSS, with its primary mission to serve the welfare of Rwanda’s military families. In 2011, the institution received a commercial banking license and rebranded to its current name. Since Its formation, the cooperative bank has accepted membership from Rwanda Police Force and Rwanda Correctional Services.
Overview
The bank is a licensed cooperative bank, serving its members in Rwanda. As of December 2012, the total asset valuation of the institution was in excess of US$143 million (RWF: 90 billion).
Ownership
As of December 2011, the detailed shareholding in the stock of Zigama Credit and Savings Bank are not publicly known. The bank is majority owned and administered by members of the Rwanda Defense Forces.
Branch network
As of December 2011, ZCSB maintains branches at the following locations:
Main Branch – Kimihurura, Kigali
Nyarugenge Branch – Nyarugenge, Kigali
Kacyiru Branch – Kacyiru, Kigali
Kanombe Branch – Kanombe, Kigali
Kibungo Branch – Kibungo, Ngoma District
Butare Branch – Butare, Huye District
Ruhengeri Branch – Ruhengeri, Musanze District
Cyangugu Branch – Cyangugu, Rusizi District
Gisenyi Branch – Gisenyi, Rubavu District
Byumba Branch – Byumba, Gicumbi District
Kibuye Branch – Kibuye, Karongi District
Nyagatare Branch – Nyagatare, Nyagatare District
Gitarama Branch – Gitarama, Muhanga District