Romanian International Bank (RIB)
Banca Comercială Română (BCR) – Erste Bank Group
Banca Română pentru Dezvoltare (BRD) – Société Générale Group
Piraeus Bank Romania
Banca Transilvania
Blom Bank Egypt
ABN AMRO Romania
Alpha Bank Romania
Libra Bank
Banca CR Firenze Romania
Bank Leumi Romania
Caja de Ahorros Y Pensiones de Barcelona
Credit Europe Bank Romania – Fiba Group
OTP Bank Romania
Emporiki Bank Romania
Banca Italo-Romena – Veneto Banca Group
Fortis Bank Romania
Garanti Bank Romania
Volksbank Romania
ING Bank Romania
Banca Romaneasca – National Bank of Greece Group
Millennium Bank Romania
MKB Romexterra Bank – BayernLB Group
Banca Naţională a României
Porsche Bank Romania
ProCredit Bank Romania
Raiffeisen Bank Romania
ATE Bank Romania
Sanpaolo IMI Bank Romania
Egnatia Bank Romania
Casa de Economii şi Consemnaţiuni (CEC)
Citibank Romania
Banca Carpatica
Banc Post – EFG Eurobank
Banca di Roma
Unicredit Tiriac Bank – Unicredit Group
Anglo-Romanian Bank
Exim Bank
Bank of Cyprus
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List of Banks in Romania
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on June 14, 2012
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Romania hosts around 30 licensed banks, including local, foreign and cooperative institutions.
- Top banks by assets as of 2025–2026 include Banca Transilvania, BCR, UniCredit, BRD, Raiffeisen and CEC Bank.
- Recent consolidation includes UniCredit’s takeover of Alpha Bank Romania, and Garanti BBVA sale to Raiffeisen in March 2026.
- Cooperative banks like Creditcoop serve many rural areas, while digital‑only banks (e.g., Revolut, Salt Bank) are emerging.
- The central bank, National Bank of Romania, supervises the sector and fosters modernization and EU integration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many banks operate in Romania?
As of early 2026, roughly 29–30 licensed banks operate in Romania, spanning commercial, cooperative and digital‑only institutions.
Which are the largest banks by asset size?
Banca Transilvania and BCR remain the two largest by assets; UniCredit entered the top three following its Alpha Bank acquisition, followed by BRD, Raiffeisen and CEC.
What role do cooperative banks play?
Cooperative banks, under Creditcoop, operate extensively in rural areas, offering retail services with strong solvency and low NPL levels.
Has the banking sector seen recent consolidation?
Yes—UniCredit’s takeover of Alpha Bank and Raiffeisen’s acquisition of Garanti BBVA Romania in March 2026 are notable examples.
Who regulates Romania’s banking system?
The National Bank of Romania is the central bank responsible for monetary policy and supervising all credit institutions.
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