Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
To submit an unsolicited application, please send your CV to one of the following addresses:
Your application will be carefully reviewed by our teams.
You can contact our sales teams by email at the following address:
eqc@bgfi.fr
To facilitate the processing of your requests, please specify the subject of your request in your message.BGFIBank Europe supports all types of businesses — SMEs, mid-sized companies and large groups — regardless of their sector of activity and their challenges, in Europe as well as in Africa.
For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Commercial Bank
As the European hub of the BGFIBank Group, BGFIBank Europe supports its clients in structuring and deploying their international operations.
We rely on the Group's expertise, our knowledge of African and European markets, as well as recognized skills in financing, cash management and consulting, in order to offer secure solutions tailored to each project.BGFIBank Europe supports and finances value-creating projects, primarily in Africa, particularly in the following areas:
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Industry and infrastructure,
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Export and international trade,
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Equipment financing,
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Working capital requirements,
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Structured operations.
Each project is subject to rigorous analysis to ensure its viability and compliance with the Group's standards.
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We support companies operating in Africa, whether in a growth or maturity phase.
BGFIBank Europe mainly works on structured projects led by players with a proven track record of activity, excluding projects in the creation phase.Yes. BGFIBank Europe collaborates with several international financial institutions, particularly in the context of multi-currency operations.
Our interventions mainly cover the following currencies: EUR, USD, XAF and XOF, in connection with trade and financial flows between Europe and Africa.
Financial Institution
The pricing conditions applicable to services intended for financial institutions depend on several criteria, including:
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The nature of the services requested,
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The projected transaction volumes,
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The level and duration of the partnership.
BGFIBank Europe prioritizes a tailored approach. We engage with each institution to offer a customized, transparent, and competitive solution, consistent with market standards and our commitment to quality service.
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Opening an account with a financial institution is subject to prior review of the application and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Trade finance transactions can be processed within an indicative timeframe of 48 hours, subject to receipt of all required documentation and obtaining a formal commitment agreement.
BGFIBank Europe offers financial institutions a range of services covering, in particular:
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Bank correspondence,
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Cash management (foreign exchange, FX, Money Market),
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Support in trade finance (confirmation and notification of letters of credit, syndication, cross-selling).
These solutions are based on the expertise of the BGFIBank Group and our positioning as a European hub.
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Yes. BGFIBank Europe collaborates with several international financial institutions, particularly in the context of multi-currency operations.
Our interventions mainly cover the following currencies: EUR, USD, XAF and XOF, in connection with trade and financial flows between Europe and Africa.
Trade
Yes. BGFIBank Europe offers financing and trade security solutions for companies operating in Africa.
These solutions rely on the BGFIBank Group's banking network, as well as international partnerships, to effectively support international trade operations.
Trade finance transactions are typically processed within an indicative timeframe of 48 hours, subject to receipt of all required documentation and a formal commitment agreement.
Yes. Our teams support clients in structuring their international operations, providing tailored technical advice aimed at securing transactions and optimizing financing arrangements.
Yes. BGFIBank Europe offers discounting of documentary credits as well as discounting of endorsed drafts, in order to facilitate the financing of export operations and improve the cash flow of companies.
Yes. BGFIBank Europe can add its confirmation to letters of credit issued by BGFIBank Group entities, as well as those issued by other partner banks with which correspondent relationships are established, subject to prior analysis and validation.
Treasury
Yes. MT103 USD transfers are offered to non-institutional corporate clients, subject to compliance with eligibility requirements and applicable procedures.
Yes. BGFIBank Europe accepts deposits in euros (EUR) and US dollars (USD).
The remuneration of foreign currency deposits is determined with reference to prevailing market conditions, according to the applicable contractual terms.
No. Foreign exchange transactions are only carried out on the following currencies:
EUR, USD, XOF and XAF.Transfers are generally processed within an indicative timeframe of two (2) business days, subject to receipt of all required instructions and checks.
Yes. BGFIBank Europe carries out interbank placement and borrowing operations, in compliance with market rules and applicable internal limits.
No. BGFIBank Europe exclusively offers accounts denominated in euros (EUR) and US dollars (USD).