National Bank of Vanuatu

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National Bank of Vanuatu
Industry Banking
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Number of employees
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Website www.nbv.vu

The National Bank of Vanuatu is the largest bank in Vanuatu. It has 29 branches and agencies across the country, and is the only commercial bank with branches outside the largest cities. [1]

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References

  1. "Bank Overview". National Bank of Vanuatu. Retrieved 29 September 2017.