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List of Banks in Belgium

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on June 13, 2012

1 min read

· Last updated: December 7, 2018

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AXA Bank
Argenta

Banca Monte Paschi Belgio
Bank van de Post/Banque de La Poste
Belfius

Europabank

BNP Paribas Fortis
ING Bank
KBC Bank
Keytrade Bank
Landbouwkrediet

Rabobank.be

VDK Spaarbank (VDK)

AXA Bank
Argenta

Banca Monte Paschi Belgio
Bank van de Post/Banque de La Poste
Belfius

Europabank

BNP Paribas Fortis
ING Bank
KBC Bank
Keytrade Bank
Landbouwkrediet

Rabobank.be

VDK Spaarbank (VDK)

Key Takeaways

  • Belgium’s banking sector includes both domestic and international players operating under EU banking supervision.
  • Banks listed span retail-focused institutions, traditional banks, and cross-border operations.
  • Major banks like BNP Paribas Fortis, KBC, Belfius, ING, and Argenta dominate in assets, while others serve niche or regional markets.
  • Belgium’s banking system is highly integrated within the EU Single Market and regulated by both the ECB and the National Bank of Belgium.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the largest banks in Belgium by assets?
As of end‑2023, the largest by assets were BNP Paribas Fortis (~€374 bn), KBC (~€225 bn), Belfius (~€179 bn), ING (~€128 bn), and Argenta (~€60 bn).
How is banking supervision structured in Belgium?
Belgium’s banks are classified as Significant or Less Significant Institutions under EU Banking Supervision; significant ones—like Argenta, Belfius, KBC—are directly supervised by the ECB, while others are overseen by the National Bank of Belgium. 
What types of banks appear on the list?
The list includes retail-focused banks (e.g., Ax a Bank, ING, KBC), niche or cross‑border banks (e.g., Banca Monte Paschi Belgio, Keytrade), and cooperative or regional institutions (e.g., VDK Spaarbank, Bank van de Post).

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