BNP Paribas Fortis was launched in May 2009 in Belgium after the acquisition of Fortis Bank by BNP Paribas.  BNP Paribas Fortis is owned by the BNP Paribas Group (74.93%), the Belgian State (25%) and minorities (0.07%).

BNP Paribas Fortis offers a comprehensive package of financial services to private and professional clients, wealthy individuals, corporate clients, public entities and financial institutions through a multi-channel network.  Well ahead of its competitors, it holds a leading position in savings accounts, mortgage loans and short term credits. 

BNP Paribas Fortis is also a leader in Internet banking with nearly half of its clients handling all their banking transactions online or by phone and through an innovative direct banking system called “James”, the virtual personal banker for affluent clients.

 

Key Figures

(BNP Paribas Fortis Research 2010)

  • 27,870 employees
  • 3.7 million Individual and small business customers in Belgium
  • 35,000 corporate customers
  • 1,324 branches
  • 1.3 million users of internet banking
  • 4,200 ATMs

 

Awards

(Source : BNP Paribas Fortis Research 2010)

  • 1st retail and private bank in Belgium, in terms of clients and deposits
  • Market leader for middle and large corporates’ financial services