About Global Bank Directory
Global Bank Directory is an independent information platform that helps students, expats, tourists, and business owners compare banks worldwide from a single place.
Who We Are
Global Bank Directory was founded in 2026 and is operated from Turkey. We are not affiliated with any bank or financial institution and we do not earn commissions from banks featured on this site.
Editorial team
Content is produced by a small editorial team under the Global Bank Directory brand. We publish under editorial bylines because bank data changes frequently and responsibility is collective. For partnership or press inquiries, use contact@globalbankdirectory.com; operational location: Istanbul, Türkiye (correspondence may be handled remotely).
Our Editorial Team
Meet the editors who plan, review and update Global Bank Directory content. Bylines on individual articles indicate who reviewed the latest pass.
Sarah Mitchell
Senior International Banking Editor
Sarah has covered retail and expat banking across Europe and Asia for over 8 years. She specializes in account-opening requirements, cross-border fee structures, and student banking abroad.
James Okonkwo
Business & Commercial Banking Specialist
James focuses on commercial banking products, business-account features, and international payment infrastructure. He has previously contributed to financial comparison platforms and follows regulator publications across the EU, UK and Africa.
See our Editorial Policy for how reviews are scheduled and how corrections are handled.
What We Do - and What We Don't
We do:
- Aggregate publicly available bank data (official websites, financial regulators, the SWIFT directory) into a single comparable format.
- Publish practical banking guides for students, expats, and travelers.
- Update information regularly to keep it current.
We don't:
- Provide financial advice. This site is informational only and is not investment, tax, or legal advice.
- Recommend any specific bank. The choice is yours; always verify on the bank's official website before applying.
- Offer account opening, transfers, or any banking intermediary services.
Our Data Sources
All bank data on this site is compiled from these public sources:
- Official bank websites
- Central banks and financial regulators
- The SWIFT/BIC code directory
- Wikipedia (for general corporate information)
- OpenStreetMap (for branch and ATM locations)
All trademarks and logos belong to their respective owners. We make every effort to keep information accurate, but fees and conditions can change - always check the bank's official website for the most current details.
Editorial Approach
Our guides are written and reviewed by our editorial team. We aim for accuracy, clarity, and usefulness — every published article is reviewed by a named editor before going live, and we re-check dates and links on a rolling cadence. See our Editorial Policy for details on how we plan, fact-check and update articles. If you spot an error, please submit a correction.
How We Compile and Update Information
Bank profile pages combine structured fields (services, locations, rankings where available) with narrative summaries written for readability. We review changes when banks publish updates on their official sites or when regulators publish relevant notices. Country and topic guides are refreshed on a rolling basis; dates on individual pages indicate the last editorial pass where shown.
We do not execute transactions, open accounts, or intermediate between you and a bank. Always confirm fees, eligibility, and product terms on the institution’s official website before you apply.
Contact
Email: contact@globalbankdirectory.com
Response time: Usually within 2 business days