GCB Bank has forged a collaborative agreement with Volkswagen (VW) Ghana, granting customers access to personal loans and vehicle purchases. Sina Kamagate, Executive Head of Retail Banking at GCB Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of the Bank. This strategic partnership enhances GCB Bank’s customer service capabilities.
Mr. Jeffery Oppong Peprah, Chief Executive Officer of VW Ghana, welcomed the teams and established the foundation for the partnership. He reminisced about his longstanding connection with the GCB Bank brand, which has been an integral part of his life since childhood.
GCB Bank customers now have the opportunity to obtain personal loans to purchase brand-new Volkswagen vehicles at competitive interest rates. “We have adjusted our loan limit to 100% in anticipation of this partnership. We are enthusiastic about it and anticipate exciting our customers,” stated Sina Kamagate.
Martina Biene, Chairperson and Managing Director of VW Group Africa, highlighted the mutually beneficial nature of the partnership. “Overall, this will be a mutually advantageous product or partnership for all stakeholders, and we eagerly anticipate its commencement,” expressed Martina Biene. Accompanying Martina were Jeffrey Oppong-Peprah, CEO of VW Ghana; Ribeiro Fernando, Finance Director of VW Group Africa; Marius Bester, Finance Controller of VW Group Africa; Francis Bazatsinda, Finance Controller of VW Ghana; Cosmos Dari-Nelson, Sales and Marketing Analyst of VW Ghana; Roleen Maasdorp, Business Manager of VW Group Africa for West Africa; and Bradley Erasmus, Regional Aftersales Manager of VW Group Africa.
Volkswagen Ghana will unveil the new Touareg on Friday, February 28th, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Center. The event, starting at 5:30 PM, promises an exclusive first look at the latest model, with a test drive session on Saturday, March 1st, 2025.
Also representing GCB Bank at the event were Belinda Gyampoh, Head of Products, Mary Dugbartey, Product & Marketing Coordinator and Rosemary Asuka, Retail Sales Manager, Asset Products.
This partnership marks a significant milestone for both GCB Bank and Volkswagen Ghana, promising unparalleled benefits for customers and stakeholders alike.
GCB Bank PLC is a leading player in Ghana’s banking industry, with 184 branches, 340 ATMs and a host of banking agents spread across the length and breadth of the country. As Ghana’s premier indigenous bank, GCB Bank has, since its establishment in 1953, been described as a systemic bank with significant contribution to Ghana’s growth in multiple sectors including oil and gas, agriculture, commerce and others. The Bank has transformed itself into one of Ghana’s most modern banks in terms of its financial intermediation capabilities including digital payment platforms and consequently strengthened its corporate reputation both at home and abroad. The Bank’s relationship with its stakeholders is delivered on a platform of trust, support and collaboration and anchored through its brand promise, “Your Bank for Life”.
