Kommunal Landspensjonskasse (KLP)
Bank 1 Oslo
Bank2
Skandiabanken (subsidiary of Skandia)
DnB NOR
Sparebanken Midt-Norge
Nordlandsbanken
Norges Bank
Fokus Bank (Subsidiary of Danske Bank)
Den norske stats Husbank
Glitnir Bank
Sparebanken Øst
Handelsbanken (Subsidiary of Svenska Handelsbanken)
Sparebanken Pluss
Netfonds Bank
Sparebanken Sør
Sparebanken Rogaland
SEB Privatbanken (subsidiary of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken)
Helgeland Sparebank
Storebrand Bank
Bolig– og Næringsbanken
Voss Veksel– og Landmandsbank
Glitnir
Nordea
Statens lånekasse for utdanning
Verdibanken
Haugesund Sparebank
Postbanken
Rygge-Vaaler Sparebank
Terra-Gruppen
Sparebank 1
Sparebanken Hedmark
Landkreditt Bank
Sparebanken Nord-Norge
Cultura Sparebank
Sparebanken Møre
Bank Norwegian
Sparebanken Sogn og Fjordane
DnB NOR Bank
Sparebanken Vest
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List of Banks in Norway
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on June 14, 2012
1 min read· Last updated: November 27, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Norway’s banking landscape includes commercial banks, savings banks, and foreign bank branches.
- The central bank — Norges Bank — oversees monetary policy and public reserves.
- DNB is by far the largest Norwegian bank by assets and market share.
- There are over 100 institutions, including regional savings banks under alliances like SpareBank 1.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of banks operate in Norway?
Norway’s banking sector comprises commercial banks, savings banks (Sparebank), and branches of foreign banks.
Who is the central bank of Norway?
Norges Bank is the central bank, responsible for monetary policy and managing Norway’s sovereign wealth fund.
Which bank is the largest in Norway?
DNB Bank ASA is the country’s largest financial services group by assets and market share.
How many banks operate in Norway?
There are over 100 licensed banks operating in Norway, including commercial, savings, and foreign bank branches.
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