The Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry Ltd. (GBTI) has a rich and successful history of over 170 years that began with the establishment of the first commercial bank in British Guiana. Today GBTI has a network of twelve branches spanning the country and offers its clients a full range of modern banking services including 19 ATMs and 198 Point of Sale locations and its Direct Banking online service. A large network of correspondent banks facilitates international business transactions.