Banc Post
Banca Agricola Sucursala Vâlcea – Agricultural Bank of Valcea County
Banca Bucuresti
Banca Comerciala Romana
Banca Internationala a Religiilor – International Bank of Religions
Banca Romana Pentru Dezvoltare – Romanian Bank for Development
Banca Transilvania
Banca Turco Romana
Bankcoop – Banca de Credit si Promovare
National Bank of Greece – Bucharest Branch
Volksbank Romania S.A.
Unirea Commercial Bank S.A.
UniCredit Romania SA
Romanian International Bank
RoBank
Raiffeisenbank Romania S.A.
Pyraeus Bank S.A.
ABN AMRO Bank
Alpha Bank
Banca Comerciala Carpatica S.A.
Banca Comerciala Ion Tiriac (BCIT)
Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR)
Banca Comerciala UNIREA
Banca Comerciala West Bank S.A. Arad
Banca de Credit si Dezvoltare ROMEXTERRA S.A.
Demirbank
Egnatia Bank
Eximbank of Romania
LIBRA BANK
HVB BANK ROMANIA SA
Garanti Bank International NV. (UGBI BANK)
ING BANK N.V.
MISR Bank
ETEBA Romania SA
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List of Commercial Banks in Romania
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 19, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Romania’s banking sector comprises around 29 active commercial banks as of early 2026.
- Major players include Banca Transilvania, Banca Comercială Română, UniCredit, BRD, Raiffeisen, ING, and CEC Bank.
- The market continues to consolidate, with recent acquisitions reshaping rankings—for example, UniCredit overtaking CEC Bank in 2025.
- There are also cooperative and development banks as well as numerous branches of foreign banks operating in Romania.
- Several banks listed in the original content are defunct or have been merged/acquired.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many commercial banks are active in Romania as of 2026?
Around 29 active commercial banks are operating in Romania as of early 2026.
Which are the largest banks by assets in Romania?
The largest banks by assets include Banca Transilvania, Banca Comercială Română (BCR), UniCredit Bank, BRD–Groupe Société Générale, and Raiffeisen Bank.
Has there been recent consolidation in Romania’s banking sector?
Yes, recent consolidation includes UniCredit taking over Alpha Bank’s local operations in 2025, moving into the top three by assets.
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