Jugobanka
AtlasMont Bank
Euromarket Bank – bought by NLB and merged into NLB Montenegrobanka
Crnogorska komercijalna banka – OTP Bank group
Central bank of Montenegro
Hypo-Alpe-Adria Bank
Podgorička banka – Société Générale group
Mortgage Bank Podgorica
Hypotekarna banka
Prva banka Crne Gore (First Bank of Montenegro, formerly Nikšićka banka)
Pljevaljska Bank
Beranska banka
Erste Bank AD Podgorica (Before July 24th 2009 Opportunity Bank)
NLB Montenegrobanka – Nova ljubljanska banka group
Ekos Bank – liquidated
Komercijalna banka Budva
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List of Banks in Montenegro
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on June 14, 2012
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Montenegro’s banking sector is highly concentrated, with a few large foreign-controlled banks dominating the market.
- Crnogorska Komercijalna Banka, Hipotekarna Banka, NLB Banka and Erste Bank are the largest by assets as of late 2025.
- Several historic banks mentioned in the title list have merged or been liquidated over time.
- The Central Bank of Montenegro regulates banking operations but the euro is used unilaterally.
- Some banks like AtlasMont Bank and Addiko (formerly Hypo Alpe-Adria) reflect both legacy and rebranded institutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which banks currently lead the Montenegro banking market by assets?
As of end‑September 2025, Crnogorska Komercijalna Banka, Hipotekarna Banka, NLB Banka and Erste Bank were the largest banks by assets in Montenegro.
Does Montenegro have its own currency?
No, Montenegro unilaterally adopted the euro in 2002 and uses it without being a member of the Eurozone, while monetary policy is influenced by the euro area.
What happened to banks like AtlasMont and Euromarket Bank?
AtlasMont (Atlas banka) was placed under administration and likely liquidated, while Euromarket Bank was acquired and merged by NLB Banka.
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