Banks in Austria

 

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.