Erste Bank Hungary
Erste Bank Hungary is a commercial bank providing a full range of financial services to private individuals and corporate clients in Hungary. It operates as a subsidiary of the Austrian-based Erste Group, one of the largest financial services providers in Central and Eastern Europe.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Hungary
HQ City
Europe Tower
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Vienna Stock Exchange
Tax Domicile
HU
Ultimate Parent
Erste Group Bank AG
Data Hosting
HU
GDPR Status
compliant
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1997
Establishment
Erste Bank entered the Hungarian market by acquiring a majority stake in Mezőbank.
2003
Postabank acquisition
Erste Bank Hungary acquired the state-owned Postabank, significantly increasing its retail market share.
2016
Strategic partnership
The Hungarian state and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development each acquired a 15% stake in Erste Bank Hungary.