The Banker names UniCredit Bank of the Year in six countries, including Italy and Austria
Thursday 11 December 2025
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We have been named Bank of the Year in Italy and five additional countries at The Banker’s prestigious Bank of the Year Awards, announced during the official annual ceremony in London.
The full list of awards is as follows:
- Bank of the Year in Italy – for the third year in a row
- Bank of the Year in Austria
- Bank of the Year in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Bank of the Year in Bulgaria
- Bank of the Year in Croatia
- Bank of the Year in Romania
This recognition highlights our continued transformation and strong performance, reaffirming our position as the bank for Europe’s future. In particular, the awards underscore the success of our strategy, which has enabled us to deliver best-in-class, innovative solutions for all client segments across every channel, while driving sustainable growth and empowering our communities to progress.
“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.”
Andrea Orcel, UniCredit CEO
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.
These latest accolades add to a series of prestigious recognitions from tier-one international publications since the launch of our 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