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X There are currently 26 banks and branch offices of foreign banks in Slovakia, most of them being members of international bank groups. Three largest Slovak banks by assets (also called “the Big 3”) are the following:

– Slovenská sporiteľňa, a.s. (member of Erste Group Bank)

– VÚB Banka, a.s. (member of Intesa Sanpaolo Group)

– Tatra banka, a.s. (member of RZB Group)

X All of the above banks as well as their parent companies successfully passed the comprehensive assessment of the banking sector conducted by European Central Bank in 2014.

X Slovak banks offer a large portfolio of tailored financing options for business ranging from start-ups to well-established companies whether it is a simple overdraft or customised investment loan.

DID YOU KNOW?

Located in the tiny Slovakian village of Stará Bystrica is the world’s most accurate astronomical clock. It was built in 2009 by the sculptor Viliam Loviška and architect Ivan Jarina. An intricate satellite-controlled software powers the horologe, which enables it to display true solar time.