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.