Nova KBM and SKB banka successfully merged. OTP banka is here.

Nova KBM and SKB banka successfully merged. OTP banka is here.

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Nova KBM and SKB banka successfully merged. OTP banka is here.

22 August 2024
OBVESTILA
Today, Nova KBM and SKB banka successfully completed the legal merger. With the merger of the two banks, a new banking group has been created in Slovenia - OTP Skupina Slovenija, which complements banking services with leasing and factoring services of the subsidiaries SKB Leasing, SKB Leasing Select and Aleja finance. The operational merger process follows, which includes merging the best banking products, services and digital banking channels. The technical migration and transfer of the bank accounts of SKB banka's clients to the OTP banka's information system is scheduled between 30 August and 2 September 2024.
 
With the legal merger of Nova KBM d.d. and SKB banka d.d. Ljubljana, all obligations and rights of SKB banka were taken over by Nova KBM d.d. as its universal legal successor. As expected, starting, tomorrow, the new bank will be called OTP banka d. d., and the legal headquarters of the new bank will be at Slovenska cesta 58 in Ljubljana. Also, you will recognize it by the new logo:

OTP Banka

OTP banka wants to maintain the largest market share of loans and deposits in Slovenia and will be the second largest foreign branch of the international OTP Group (outside Hungary), which is one of the largest and fastest growing banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe.

With around 2,500 employees and with their broad knowledge and commitment, the OTP Group Slovenia will provide superior financial services, build solid relationships with clients and contribute to the growth and development of the Slovenian economy.

Transfer of bank accounts and other products
After the completion of the operational merger, as of 2 September 2024 onwards, clients of the merged bank will be able to carry out services in the most accessible bank with more than 900 banking points, through the best-rated digital bank in Slovenia, and have access to a wide range of excellent banking products and services for the retail segment, small and medium-sized companies and corporate users.

In the recent months, clients were already informed about the planned changes, including:
 
  • Transfer of bank accounts of SKB Bank to new accounts of OTP Bank;
  • Issuance of new OTP Bank debit cards to SKB Bank clients;
  • Transition to the best-rated digital bank in Slovenia for four years in a row.

The transfer of bank accounts and other products of SKB Bank clients to the system of the new OTP Bank is anticipated for the period from 30 August until 2 September 2024. During this time, some services will be temporarily unavailable, so clients are advised to perform urgent banking services before 30 August or after 2 September 2024.

The new bank account number for SKB banka clients will be active as of 1 September 2024. At least until the end of November 2024, all potential incoming transfers to the old transaction account number of SKB banka will be redirected to the new OTP transaction account number.

The bank will provide information about the new account number of former SKB banka clients to all payers of income (salaries, pensions, social transfers, etc.) that SKB banka clients regularly receive today. Clients who receive occasional income or are employed by a smaller employer are advised to provide the information about the new account number to their employers themselves.

In addition, we will also provide information about new account numbers to recipients of SEPA direct debit payments (SDD) or e-invoice payments related to former SKB banka clients.

During the time until the end of notifying payers and recipients of remittances, the bank will arrange for the automatic redirection of all transactions from the old account numbers of SKB banka to new account numbers at OTP banka.

The clients of Nova KBM keep their bank account number unchanged after the merger. They will also be able to use their existing debit card until it expires when they receive their new OTP banka debit card.

With the merger, the new otpbanka.si website will be launched, where we will inform customers about any changes, and currently we regularly update changes in the operation of banking services and channels at skb.si/zdruzitev and nkbm.si/zdruzitev, while we will also regularly inform clients about any changes through the traditional channels.

Imre Bertalan, chairman of the Supervisory Board of OTP banka in Slovenia said: „The legal merger of Nova KBM and SKB banka is a milestone for our presence in Slovenia, for the entire OTP Group and perhaps also for the Slovenian economy. The result is one of market-leading banks that offers its customers the best service and widest accessibility, its employees the security and perspective of a leading bank, and the economy the resources and capabilities it needs to grow - from today under the OTP banka brand. The OTP Group, present in 11 countries, is proud to welcome its newly formed integrated member, the Slovenian OTP banka, who will play a dominant role on Slovenian market”

John Denhof, President of the Board of OTP banka: "This is the largest merger of banks in the history of Slovenia, so today I am extremely proud of all the employees of both banks. Together, we will be stronger, more innovative and even more focused on our clients, who are at the heart of our business and are the real winners of this merger. Clients will have access to the largest physical network of outlets in Slovenia, the best products and services, and the best-rated digital banking platform. Our new bank will build on the best of both banks, while continuing to provide excellent banking services based on trust, expertise and development. This merger is also a very important milestone for the OTP Group, which has always supported us, and I firmly believe that together we will create a future that we will all be proud of.”

Anita Stojčevska, Vice President of the Board of OTP banka commented the merger with the following words: "The merger of two successful banks in the Slovenian banking environment is an important historical turning point. Behind us are exciting months of adapting and integrating two professional teams and two systems that will soon allow us to offer our clients the best combined solutions. Together, we will provide the best user experience for clients, and as a desirable employer, we will offer our employees opportunities for business growth and development. As an important member of the international OTP Group, we will strive for constant progress, mutual exchange of knowledge and experience, and actively contribute to the stability and success of the banking group. Through our operations, we will continue to support the development of Slovenia with socially responsible projects."
 


About the OTP Group:

OTP Bank is owned by the OTP Group, which is one of the fastest growing and leading banking groups with exceptional profitability and a stable capital and liquidity position in Central and Eastern Europe. Since 2000, the Group with more than 40,000 employees has successfully acquired and integrated 25 banks and provides universal financial services to more than 17 million clients. Currently, the OTP Group is the leader in Hungary, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro and Slovenia* and has a diversified and transparent ownership structure.

Recently, S&P Global Market Intelligence published the ranking of the best banks in Europe for the first time and among 50 largest European OTP Group was a top performer. Such an excellent ranking was achieved due to a healthy combination of growth and specific financial indicators.



More information: pr@otpbanka.si

  
 
 
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