Management of Bank Of Ghana released a statement following the address to the nation by the President of the Republic, Nana
Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Ghana’s enhanced response to the
coronavirus pandemic, on Friday, 27th March, 2020, the Office of the
President has clarified that all banks and financial institutions will be opened.
The Bank of Ghana, therefore, wishes to inform Banks, Savings and Loans
Companies, Finance Houses, Rural and Community Banks, Microfinance
Institutions and Forex Bureaux to trigger their business continuity plans with
minimum number of staff, to ensure their doors are open to the general
public and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), electronic channels and all
payment platforms are functional.
Also, the Bank of Ghana wishes to reiterate our earlier advice that financial
institutions observe all health and safety protocols as advised by the
Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service and
other relevant authorities, in relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The General Public is, therefore, advised to refrain from panic withdrawals
and observe all health and safety protocols put in place by the above
mentioned institutions.