History at a glance

Milestones in the history of Erste Group

Immerse yourself in over 200 years of corporate and financial history. Our timeline takes you through important milestones – from the company's founding in 1819 to the present day.

Foundation & Vormärz
(1819–1850)

The beginnings of the First Austrian Savings Bank and its mission.

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Expansion & Industrialization
(1850–1918)

Expansion of the branch network and first innovations in savings banking.

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Upheavals & New Beginnings
(1918–1945)

Crises, wars, and new beginnings.

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Reconstruction & economic recovery (1945–1980)

The economic miracle and the role of savings banks in everyday life.

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Liberalization & IPO (1980–2000)

The path to the modern bank.

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Growth & Present
(since 2000)

Mergers, innovations, and social commitment.

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