This document discusses a study comparing the application of information technology by foreign and local banks in Ghana. It begins with an abstract summarizing the study's objectives and methods. The introduction provides background on the increasing role of information technology in banking and outlines the problem that while IT usage is widespread, little is known about differences between local and foreign banks in Ghana. The study aims to identify how banks in Ghana use IT and to compare usage and its impact on growth between local and foreign banks. The literature review discusses perceptions that foreign banks apply IT more extensively due to greater investment capacity. It also examines research suggesting IT can increase productivity, customer satisfaction and retention, leading to bank growth. The hypotheses test whether differences exist in IT usage and investment between