Seventeen years. One new name.
In 2026, Diamond Trust Bank Burundi became Great Lakes Bank — a fully Burundian identity, honouring the lakes that define this country and the people who live around them. Same accounts, same staff, same regulation.
The bank you've trusted since 2009, renamed for home.
Great Lakes Bank carries forward everything customers knew as Diamond Trust Bank Burundi — the same teams, the same branches and the same regulation by the Banque de la République du Burundi.
What changes is the name and the promise behind it: a bank rooted entirely in Burundi, named for the Great Lakes region it serves, and focused on making its customers prosper.
- Four branches across Bujumbura
- Personal & business banking · Western Union & SWIFT
- Free e-statements
What we're here to do.
“To make our customers prosper, our staff excel, and create value for our stakeholders.”
“Enabling people to advance with confidence and success.”
Seventeen years of stewardship, regulated by the BRB.
From Agakura children's accounts to SME finance.
Banking wherever, whenever and however suits you.
Your money's safety.
Supervised by the BRB
Licensed and supervised by the Banque de la République du Burundi — capital requirements, audits and regular inspections included. Audited financial statements are published every year.
How we contact you
GLB will never ask for your password or a code by phone, SMS or email. If in doubt, hang up and call +257 222 59988 — Monday to Friday from 8AM.
Bank with Great Lakes Bank.
Open an account, talk to a banker, or read our audited reports.