Austria has a well-developed banking sector with a mix of large commercial banks, regional savings banks, and digital banks. Here are some of the top banks in Austria:
1. Erste Group Bank
- One of Austria’s largest and oldest banks (founded in 1819).
- Strong in retail banking, corporate finance, and wealth management.
- Significant presence in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
2. Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI)
- Major Austrian bank with operations in CEE countries.
- Focuses on corporate banking, investment banking, and personal finance.
- Part of the Raiffeisen Banking Group, which includes many regional banks.
3. UniCredit Bank Austria
- Subsidiary of Italy’s UniCredit Group.
- Strong in corporate banking, real estate finance, and retail banking.
- Offers international banking services.
4. BAWAG P.S.K.
- One of Austria’s largest retail banks.
- Known for consumer-friendly banking, loans, and savings accounts.
- Strong focus on digital banking solutions.
5. Oberbank
- Regional bank serving Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia.
- Specializes in SME (small and medium enterprise) banking and corporate finance.
6. Volksbank Wien
- Part of the Austrian Volksbanken network.
- Focuses on personal banking, business loans, and mortgages.
7. HYPO NOE Gruppe
- One of Austria’s largest state-owned banks.
- Specializes in real estate finance, infrastructure projects, and public sector banking.
8. Addiko Bank
- Focuses on digital banking, consumer loans, and SME financing.
- Strong presence in Southeastern Europe.
9. Easybank (Digital Bank)
- One of Austria’s leading online-only banks.
- Offers free checking accounts, online loans, and investment services.
10. DenizBank Austria
- A subsidiary of DenizBank Group (Turkey).
- Provides retail banking, international money transfers, and SME services.