What is the oldest bank in Denmark?

Written by Editorial Team | Last Updated: August 2026

Danske Bank traces its earliest historical origins back to the foundational establishment of Denmark's pioneer savings banks and discount houses in the early nineteenth century, most notably Holsteinborg Sparekasse founded in 1810, making its ultimate historical roots the oldest in the Danish banking sector. The formal corporate entity that evolved into the modern commercial bank was established later in 1871 under the name Landmandsbanken. Through successive decades of strategic mergers, acquisitions of regional financial institutions, and nationwide expansions, Danske Bank grew to become the largest bank in Denmark and a leading financial services provider across the Nordic region.

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