Raiffeisen Bank banking services

Raiffeisen Bank is a leading European financial institution with deep historical roots in the cooperative banking movement of the 19th century. Founded in Austria, the brand was inspired by the self-help ideas of Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen, which aimed to support rural communities through collective financial empowerment.

Today, Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) operates as a major banking group in Central and Eastern Europe. While its historical and corporate heart remains in Vienna, Austria, the bank's services are 'manufactured' or delivered through a vast network of local subsidiary banks across numerous countries, including Germany, Switzerland, and many nations across the CEE region. Each local entity is integrated into the domestic economy it serves while adhering to the group's overarching standards.

The ultimate ownership of the brand rests with the Raiffeisen Banking Group Austria. This structure is unique as it is owned by local Raiffeisen banks, which are in turn owned by their members or customers, maintaining the cooperative spirit of its founding. As of 2026 and beyond, Raiffeisen Bank International continues to be the primary vehicle for the group's international operations, maintaining a dominant presence in European retail and corporate banking.