UniCredit Bank Austria named Bank of the Year in Austria by The Banker
- Prestigious awards announced in London reaffirm UniCredit’s transformation into the bank for Europe’s future
- UniCredit was awarded by The Banker in Italy, Austria, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina
UniCredit has been awarded Bank of the Year in Italy, Austria, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina at The Banker’s prestigious Bank of the Year Awards.
These recognitions highlight UniCredit’s continued transformation and strong performance, reaffirming its position as the bank for Europe’s future. The awards underscore the success of UniCredit’s strategy, enabling the Group to deliver best-in-class, innovative solutions for all client segments across every channel, while driving sustainable growth.
Commenting on the awards, Silvia Pavoni, Editor of The Banker, said: “Under the leadership of Andrea Orcel, UniCredit has become one of the most acquisitive banks in Europe. Its various investments have not only improved the group’s technological infrastructure but also deepened its access to markets across the region. The Italian group’s investment in Greece’s Alpha Bank is a clear example. It was interesting to see the rollout of new services and technological upgrades in Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the bank’s work with smaller businesses in Croatia, and the completion of its merger with Alpha Bank Romania. An improved digital banking business in Austria was also noteworthy.”
Andrea Orcel, UniCredit CEO, says: “These awards are recognition of how far we have come as a bank. 2025 was another year where we delivered record results, continuous growth and best-in-class innovation across all client segments, further cementing our bank as a major European player. This would not have been possible without our clients – they are at the centre of everything we do - and their success drives ours. These achievements reflect the strength of those relationships, the ambition of our strategy, and the hard work and dedication of our team. They are redefining what this bank and this industry can achieve, and these awards belong to them.”
Ivan Vlaho, CEO of UniCredit Bank Austria, says: “We are proud of this award, as it reflects the dedication of our employees who work tirelessly to provide outstanding service to our customers in Austria. This year, we took a significant step towards strengthening our payments business by expanding into issuing and acquiring, thereby bringing the entire process back where it belongs: within the bank. This is an important milestone that aligns with our long-term vision of becoming the bank for the future of Europe.
Regarded as the industry benchmark for banking excellence, The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards evaluate the world’s leading financial institutions based on their ability to deliver returns, gain strategic advantage, and serve their markets. The Banker magazine, part of the Financial Times Group, has provided economic and financial intelligence for the global financial sector since 1926, building a reputation for objective and insightful reporting.
Over recent years, UniCredit has relentlessly pursued its cultural and industrial transformation, committing to fundamental change to redefine its future, with the ambition of becoming the bank for Europe’s future.
These latest accolades add to a series of prestigious recognitions from tier-one international publications since the launch of the UniCredit Unlocked industrial plan, including:
- Global Best Bank by The Banker in 2023 and 2024
- Global Bank of the Year by IFR in 2024
- Best Bank in Europe by Euromoney in 2025
Enquiries:
UniCredit Bank Austria Media Relations
Franziska Schenker, Phone: +43 (0) 50505-51417;
E-Mail: franziska.schenker@unicreditgroup.at