Erste Bank
Erste Bank Podgorica is a subsidiary of the Austrian Erste Group, providing a range of banking products and financial services to retail and corporate clients in Montenegro. It operates as part of a Central European financial institution originally founded in Vienna.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Austria
HQ City
Vienna
Founded
1997
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Vienna Stock Exchange
Tax Domicile
AT
Ultimate Parent
Erste Group Bank AG
Data Hosting
ME
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1819
Foundation of Erste
Erste österreichische Spar-Casse was founded in Vienna as the first Austrian savings bank.
2002
Entry to Montenegro
Erste Group acquired a majority stake in Podgorička banka, later rebranded to Erste Bank AD Podgorica.