Erste Group Bank AG

Erste Group Bank AG is a leading Austrian financial institution specializing in comprehensive banking and financial services. Established in 1819 as Austria’s first savings bank, the company has evolved into one of Central and Eastern Europe’s largest financial services providers by client base and total assets. Erste Group Bank AG serves approximately 16 million customers through an extensive network of over 2,000 branches across Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, and Serbia. Operating as a universal bank, the group’s core activities encompass retail and corporate banking, including mortgage and consumer loans, deposits, investment products, and digital banking solutions. It also offers asset management, securities trading, project and real estate finance, trade finance, and advisory services to both private and institutional clients. With its focus on financial health, inclusion, and social banking, Erste Group Bank AG holds a significant role in advancing financial access and stability across its regional markets. Headquartered in Vienna, the group is recognized for both its historical legacy and its robust presence in the evolving European financial landscape.