365.bank


365.bank is a Slovakian retail bank operating across Slovakia. The bank also includes the brands Poštová banka, 365.invest, 365.nadácia, 365.fintech, Ahoj, PB Finančné služby, Art Fond, SkPay, PB Servis, and Cards.

History

365.bank was founded in 1992 as a digital bank. In 2021, 365.bank replaced its former parent company, Poštová banka, as head of the conglomerate, assuming control of Poštová banka's network of brick-and-mortar branches.
On May 15, 2025, KBC Group announced it would acquire the Slovak firm for €761 million; at the time, 365.bank was controlled by J&T Group. KBC said that the purchase and merger of 365.bank with its ČSOB would expand its footprint in Slovakia, as 365.bank had a 3.7% market share in December 2024.
On January 15, 2026, KBC announced that it had completed the intended transaction for €708 million, resulting in the Bratislava-based bank being 98.45% controlled by KBC Bank NV.

Sustainability

In October 2021, the company signed the Slovak Banking Association's Memorandum on Sustainable Business and Development. The bank's green activities include a Plastic-Free Account, GREEN Mortgage, Green Investing in the 365.bank app, recycling of cards for eco-benches, reduction of plastic waste, and cooperation with the civic association "Ružínska priehrada" on the installation of a brick wall for catching plastic waste.

Diversity Charter

In 2022, 365.bank became an official signatory of the Diversity Charter of the Pontis Foundation, which aims to create a work environment based on the principles of diversity and equality.

Recognition

  • 2024, 3rd place in the Best Employer 2023 poll in the Banking, Finance and Insurance category.
  • 2023, 1st place in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence in the ESG category as the best bank in this area in Slovakia.
  • 2023, 3rd place in the Best Employer 2022 poll in the Banking, Finance and Insurance category.
  • 2022, Discovery of the Year at the Zlatá Minca Awards 2022.
  • 2022, Issuer of the Year and Unique Issuing Project Award in the Mastercard Awards 2022.
  • 2021, Bank of the Year 2021 in Slovakia according to British magazine The Banker.

Controversies

In 2023, the Slovakian police fined 365.bank 2 million for neglecting concerns of money laundering and terrorist financing.