Who is Bankinter?
Bankinter is one of Europe’s most trusted and innovative banks 1, with over 60 years of experience and operations in Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg and now Ireland. From personal banking and mortgages to corporate finance, investments, and insurance, Bankinter supports customers at every stage of their financial journey.
When did Bankinter arrive in Ireland?
Bankinter’s Irish story began in 2019 with the acquisition of Avant Money. Since then, Avant Money has flourished, offering Irish customers a growing range of credit cards, personal loans, and mortgages. In April 2025, Avant Money officially became Bankinter’s Irish branch, marking a major milestone. Now fully licensed in Ireland, Avant Money brings Bankinter’s European strength and stability to the local market offering more choice, more competition, and a fresh approach to banking.
Together, Bankinter and Avant Money are focused on a shared goal: to offer customers smarter, more rewarding financial solutions, driven by stability, innovation, and care for its customers.
What drives Bankinter?
Bankinter is powered by four core values: Integrity, Agility, Originality, and Enthusiasm. These principles shape everything we do from how we build products to how we support our customers. It’s banking with purpose, built for the future.
What’s new in Ireland?
While Avant money still offers cards, loans and mortgages, we have just launched the new Bankinter Deposit Plus our new range of fixed-term deposit accounts offering great rates, flexibility, and peace of mind. Ready to get started? Visit our website and apply today. And this is just the beginning, as we grow, we’ll introduce more products to support your everyday needs and long-term goals. With European expertise and Irish energy, we’re building a smarter, more rewarding way to bank that is designed around you.
Important information
- Source: 2025 EU-wide stress test - Results.pdf, Forbes and Bankinter.com