Private company
Standard Bank
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Former British overseas bank
The Standard Bank was a British overseas bank, which operated mainly in Africa from 1863 to 1969. It merged with the Chartered Bank in 1969 to form Standard Chartered.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1862Founded1
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The Standard Bank was a British overseas bank, which operated mainly in Africa from 1863 to 1969. It merged with the Chartered Bank in 1969 to form Standard Chartered.2
Acquisitions
- Succeeded by Standard Chartered1
Timeline
- 1862Founded Founded in London1
Links
- WikipediaStandard Bank (historic)
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ7598175
Sources
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- 1WikidataStandard Bank on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaStandard Bank on Wikipedia
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