About us
A bank that prefers listening over selling.
Ellington is a microfinance bank built on a simple idea — that money, handled with intention, is a quiet form of care. We've spent sixteen years refining what that looks like.
"We measure success not in deposits, but in the quiet sleep of our customers."
Ellington Leadership
Office of the Managing Director
What we stand for
Four values, lived daily.
01
Restraint
We trim until only the essential remains. White space is a financial product.
02
Stewardship
Your money is held — not used. Every yield decision considers your tomorrow.
03
Community
Microfinance is local. We grow agents, partner with markets, fund neighborhoods.
04
Craft
Every screen, fee and form is set by hand. No template, no shortcut.
A quiet timeline
Sixteen years, told in five sentences.
2009
Founded in Lagos with three branches and a single conviction.
2014
Reached 25,000 account holders. CBN microfinance license upgraded.
2019
Launched the first agency network across rural Nigeria — 1,200 agents.
2022
Mobile-first redesign. Awwwards SOTD. ISO 27001 certified.
2025
240k+ account holders. Operating across 160+ corridors globally.