BICIG

Our history

  • 2017 - ONE SHOT

    Launch of the ONE-SHOT card

  • 2016 - "Express" Credit

    Launch of the "Express" credit. BICIG withdraws from the Western Union network. Opening of the Adl front de mer agency.

  • 2015 - Facility

    Implementation of the "Facility" product.

  • 2014 - Launch of BICIG MOBILE

    Launch of the "BICIG MOBILE" telematics product. Banking for Gabonese State scholarship students.

  • 2012 - Cash Deposit GAB

    Opening of an agency in Okala. Introduction of a new concept of ATMs called "Cash Deposit GAB" on Avenue du colonel Parant. Launch of the "Higher Education Graduation" credit. Launch of the "Unsecured" credit.

  • 2011 - Launch of BICIG CASH

    Launch of the "Young Recruit of Defense and Security Forces" credit. Launch of the "BICIG CASH" product. Opening of an agency in Nzeng ayong.

  • 2010 - BICIGNET

    Launch of the Credit Reserve offer. Launch of the BICIGNET telematics service. Opening of the Louis agency. Opening of the Western Union point of sale in Louis.

  • 2009 - SMS Banking

    Increase in capital from 1,200 to 1,800 million FCFA through reserves incorporation. Opening of the Owendo agency. Launch of the SMS Banking service. Obtained ISO 9001:2000 certification for international trade operations related to documentary credits and collections processing. Opening of Western Union points of sale in Franceville and Moanda.

  • 2008 - Comfort Credit

    Deputy CEO: Mr. Michel Dubois. Launch of the Comfort Credit. Launch of Europay Mastercard Visa (EMV) chip cards by BICIG.

  • 2007 - KIMI Credit

    Opening of Western Union agencies in 9 Etages, Mouila, and Dahu. Launch of the KIMI Credit product

  • 2006 - Salary Card Launch

    Opening of Western Union agencies in ADL Front de Mer and Oloumi. Launch of the Salary Card. Launch of the Congés à la Carte offer. Launch of the First Installation Credit for Liberal Professions. Capital distribution: Gabonese State (26.35%), Gabonese private interests (26.98%), BNP Paribas/BDDI Participations (46.67%).

  • 2005 - Launch of Onero Credit

    Redesign of the First agency in Port-Gentil. Implementation of an AIDS prevention program. Launch of the Onero Credit. Launch of the Deposit Account Plus (DAT+). Launch of the Fêtes à la Carte offer.

  • 2004 - Services Reorganization

    Reorganization of foreign services into a centralized International Trade Service at headquarters. Installation of an ATM at the Dahu advanced office. Outsourcing of ATMs from the RR agency in Libreville. Closure of the Delta agency in Port-Gentil. BICIG's membership in SIDA Entreprises.

  • 2003 - 30th Anniversary of BICIG

    Creation of the Risk Department. Reorganization of the operating structure by business lines. Creation of the Corporate Business Center. Celebration of the 30th anniversary of BICIG. Opening of the Dahu advanced office in the port area of Port-Gentil.

  • 2002 - Creation of BICIG's website, CEO: Mr. Claude Ayo-Iguendha

    Launch of new services linked to BICIG cards (insurance, assistance, etc.). Expansion of the headquarters (opening of building D). Expansion of the Prestige agency. Renovation of the Mont-Bouët agency. Opening of the new Mouila agency. Launch of Western Union activities and the Trade Center (international trade). Creation of BICIG's website. Launch of GSM POS. CEO: Mr. Claude Ayo-Iguendha. Deputy CEO: Mr. Michel Gonzalez.

  • 2001 - BICIG Visa, Special Savings Account

    Launch of BICIG Visa cards. Launch of the Precautionary Contract. Launch of the Special Savings Account and the Cyber card for school-aged children. Launch of a new Allo BICIG voice server.

  • 2000 - Acceptance of Visa cards

    Inauguration of a new agency in Oloumi. Acceptance of Visa cards at BICIG's ATMs.

  • 1999 - Merger between BNP and Paribas

    Merger between BNP and Paribas. Launch of the Allo BICIG voice server. Inauguration of the Prima agency. Launch of the BICITEL telematics product. Launch of the Savings Credit Plan (PEC). CEO: Mr. Pascal Ndjavé.

  • 1998 - Opening of a New Agency

    Opening of a new agency in Moanda. Installation of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and an automatic currency exchanger in the hall of the Libreville airport terminal.

  • 1997 - Launch of BICIG Leasing

    Launch of BICIG Leasing. Inauguration of the service area at Libreville Airport (ADL). Privatization of SEEG and OCTRA. BICIG leads the syndicate of banks for these operations. Launch of the Azur Retirement Savings Plan (PERAZ).

  • 1996 - Acquisition of MULTIXPAC Software

    Inauguration of the First agency in Port-Gentil. Opening of the first service area at 9 Etages. Acquisition of the MULTIXPAC electronic payment software, which expands the range of services and possibilities offered by BICIG cards. BICIG becomes a member of the Visa payment system.

  • 1995 - Capital Increase

    Increase in capital from 7,000 to 12,000 million FCFA through reserves incorporation and premium issuance. Launch of the BICIG Amie des Arts et des Lettres Grand Contest. BICIG becomes a member of the SWIFT network.

  • 1994 - Renovation of Agencies

    Renovation of the Welcome agencies in Libreville and Port-Gentil.

  • 1993 - Capital Increase

    Increase in capital from 6,300 to 7,000 million FCFA through reserves incorporation. Opening of the RR agency. Launch of the Future Savings Plan (PEAV). Launch of the Project Plan, version 93.

  • 1992 - Capital Increase

    Increase in capital from 6,000 to 6,300 million FCFA through reserves incorporation and premium issuance. New distribution: Gabonese State (26.35%); Gabonese private interests (26.98%); SFOM (22.87%); BNP (23.80%). Launch of the Télécompte or home banking product. Opening of the Tiers Porteurs agency.

  • 1991 - Opening of an Agency and Office

    Opening of an agency in Oloumi. Opening of a currency exchange office at the Libreville airport terminal.

  • 1989 - First Bank Card and POS

    Launch of the first bank card in Gabon and the BICIG card payment system. Opening of the Prestige agency, equipped with the first Automated Teller Machine (ATM). Installation of the first Point of Sale (POS) terminals. Renovation of the Franceville agency. Expansion of the headquarters on Avenue du Colonel Parant.

  • 1985 - Capital Increase

    Increase in capital from 3,000 to 6,000 million FCFA through reserves incorporation. SFOM transfers 2% of its rights to Gabonese private interests, allowing the Gabonese part to hold 51% of the capital. New distribution: Gabonese State (27.67%); Gabonese private interests (23.33%); SFOM (24.01%); BNP (24.99%).

  • 1984 - Opening

    Opening of an agency in Oyem.

  • 1982 - Capital Increase

    Increase in capital from 2,250 to 3,000 million FCFA through reserves incorporation.

  • 1982 - New Distribution

    Public call for savings, Gabonese participation in the capital increases from 40% to 49%. New distribution: Gabonese State (27.67%); Gabonese private interests (21.33%); SFOM (26.01%); BNP (24.99%).

  • 1981 - Codev Credit

    Increase in capital from 1,750 to 2,250 million FCFA through reserves incorporation. Launch of the Codev Credit product.

  • 1980 - Savings Credit

    Launch of the Savings Credit product.

  • 1979 - Capital Increase

    Opening of an agency in Louis. Construction of a new agency in Mont-Bouët. Renovation of the Port-Gentil agency. Implementation of a new computer tool (Atlas 2 migration). Increase in capital from 1,250 to 1,750 million FCFA through reserves incorporation. CEO: Mr. Emile Doumba.

  • 1977 - Inauguration of Headquarters

    Inauguration of the headquarters on Avenue du Colonel Parant at the end of October. CEO: Mr. Bernard Cavaciuti.

  • 1976 - Share Distribution

    Increase in capital from 650 to 1,000 million FCFA through reserves incorporation and from 1,000 to 1,250 million FCFA through cash subscriptions. New distribution: Gabonese State (25%); Gabonese private interests (15.07%); SFOM (30.56%); BNP (29.37%). Opening of the Nombakélé and Lalala agencies.

  • 1975 - Opening of Agencies

    Increase in capital from 500 to 650 million FCFA through reserves incorporation. Opening of the Mouila and Franceville agencies.

  • 1973 - Creation of BICIG

    Creation of BICIG, a Gabonese company with a capital of 500 million FCFA: Gabonese State, Gabonese private interests, Société Financière pour les pays d'Outre-Mer (SFOM). On April 1st, BICIG took over the activities of BNP in Gabon through its Libreville branch and its agencies in Port-Gentil and Moanda. The headquarters, at the time of creation, was located at the current site of the Gabon Telecom commercial agency in downtown facing DHL. Opening of an agency in the Mont-Bouët neighborhood in October. CEO: Mr. Paul Gilloux.

  • 1966 - Creation of BNP Gabon

    Two major French banks, BNCI and the Comptoir National d'Escompte de Paris (CNEP), merged to create Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) in Gabon.

  • 1945 - Creation of a Branch

    Banque Nationale pour le Commerce et l'Industrie (BNCI) establishes a branch in Libreville.