ArmInfo. Ardshinbank has been recognized as the “Best Bank in Armenia” during the British Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 awards ceremony, once again confirming its leading position in the Armenian banking system.
According to Euromoney’s assessment, this award was given to Ardshinbank for the stable financial results recorded during 2025, the continuous growth of lending, the development of digital services and the improvement of the quality of customer service.
The jury of the awards ceremony emphasized that Ardshinbank has managed to effectively combine financial stability and technological innovation, ensuring tangible results in the directions of retail, corporate and SME banking.
In 2025, Ardshinbank’s loan portfolio grew by 30.3%, and the number of customers exceeded 580 thousand, reflecting the bank’s stable growth and the continuous trust of customers.
“This award is an important assessment for us not only of financial results, but also of the strategy that we consistently implement, building a modern, technological and customer-centric banking services system. It is the result of the work of our entire team, the trust of our customers and effective cooperation with our partners. We will continue to make investments in innovations, digital solutions and improvement of the quality of services, creating greater value for our customers, the economy of Armenia and the financial system,” - noted Artak Ananyan, Chairman of the Board of Ardshinbank OJSC.
The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are among the most prestigious awards in the global financial industry. Every year, they evaluate the performance of the world's leading financial institutions, considering financial results, strategic development, innovation, digital transformation, corporate governance and the quality of customer service.
Ardshinbank was also named Euromoney's "Best Bank in Armenia" in 2020 and 2023. This 2026 recognition reaffirms Ardshinbank’s leading position, reflecting the effectiveness of the bank’s long-term development strategy and its continuous pursuit of excellence.
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