Incorporated in 1987 and beginning operations in 1988 as a merchant bank, Fidelity Bank Plc converted to a commercial bank in 1999. It has since grown to become one of Nigeria's most prominent financial institutions, publicly listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The bank's mission is to be a leading financial institution that provides superior returns to its stakeholders, focusing on retail banking, digital innovation, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria.