Banka pėr Biznes starts a new year with a new service: Vala Top Up
2012-01-17
Banka pėr Biznes (BpB) continues its commitment to its clients, offering new services to existing and potential clients in accordance with our slogan Opportunity for More. BpB has the pleasure to inform its clients that a new bank service is launched that will significantly assist their time management. This service is VALA Top Up. With Vala Top Up, BpB makes it possible for our clients to charge their mobile telephone credit by sending an SMS from their mobile phone to the number 50000. For this purpose, Banka pėr Biznes has joined forces with Vala to offer our clients a unique possibility to top up their phones by means of only one SMS. For more information, please visit one of the 43 branches of Banka pėr Biznes throughout Kosovo.
Banka pėr Biznes lowers interest rates up to 50,000 Euros
2011-12-01
Banka pėr Biznes informs all businesses and private individuals that, starting from 1 December 2011, it will lower interest rates by 5% of the standard Bank credit norms. This offer is valid for new business and private loans of up to 50,000 Euros. Eligible for the lower interest rates are all businesses operating in Kosovo, as well as all private individuals with regular salaries. Banka pėr Biznes is aware of the importance these two categories have for economic development of the country and is determined to give its contribution in this direction. The promotional period of this offer is until 31 March 2012. Visit one of our branches to get more information on this campaign that offers a 5% decrease on the standard interest norms for loans of up to 50,000 Euros. Banka pėr Biznes, opportunity for more!
Kosovo-Albania transfers only EUR 5.00
2011-10-07
Banka per Biznes (Kosovo) and Union Banka (Albania) signed an agreement on fund transfers between their clients (businesses) for only EUR 5, regardless of the amount transferred. The only thing that these clients need to do is open an account with one of the banks and begin transfering funds that will reach the destination account within an hour.
PIN Change of card
2011-09-19
If you wish to have an easier way to memorize your cards PIN or you wish to change the PIN for any other reason, Banka Pėr Biznes enables you to choose aPIN you desire and make the change of PIN yourself.
The procedure is simple:
1.Enter the card into ATM
2.Enter yourcurrent PIN
3.On the menu choose the Change PIN option
4.Enter the new PIN
5.Confirm the new PIN
6.Take the confirmation letter that ATM prints
Banka pėr Biznes launches the following banking services: SMS Balance, SMS Notification and SMS Top Up
2011-08-18
BpB is pleased to notify its customers about new services that will significantly help in saving time. These services are SMS Balance, SMS notification and SMS Top Up. SMS Balance and SMS Notification offer ideal ways of staying informed about transactions to and from your account. SMS notification enables you to receive SMS reports for every performed transaction, such as: card payments, loan instalment payments, payments into your account, withdrawals, deposits, etc. SMS Balance allows you to check your balance and the last five transactions whenever it is convenient for you sending an SMS to the number 50000. This service is available to all BpB customers who use mobile phones of IPKO and VALA. BpB through its SMS Top Up service enables customers to pay for IPKO products, including the internet, television, mobile phones and landlines simply by sending an SMS from their mobile phone using the number 50000. For more information, please ask at one of the 42 branches of Banka pėr Biznes throughout Kosovo.
Clients of Banka pėr Biznes are now able to apply for VISA Classic cards.
2011-07-21
Using VISA Classic you can also withdraw cash from any Banka pėr Bizness ATM or from any other ATM wold wide that carries the VISA logo.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has become part of Bank for Business
2011-06-28
Pristina, 27 June the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has become part of Banka pėr Biznes - BpB as it decided to invest in this Kosovo bank by buying 10% of the shares. This decision has been assessed as positive development not only for the bank, but for the banking system
Signing of the agreement on the share purchase was done on Monday by the BpB General Director, Mr.Vullnet Latifi, and the EBRD Western Balkans Director, Mr.Henry Russell, in the presence of the Minister of Finance, Mr.Bedri Hamza, the Central Bank Governor, Mr.Gani Gėrguri, and other officials.
The BpB Director, Mr.Vullnet Latifi, stated that reaching this stage required long, hard and professional engagements. The most important fact is that a big and powerful bank such as EBRD makes its entry through BpB to the Kosovo market, said Mr. Latifi. According to him, signing the agreement was done after a long period of cooperation during which BpB demonstrated seriousness and a professional approach, not only with this bank but with our clients and the market.
The first major success occurred during the previous year. BpB singed a loan agreement with EBRD, which included increasing capacities in the areas of business strategy, risk management, internal auditing, credit analysis, treasury and product development. Through this cooperation, mutual trust was expanded and enabled the cooperation to extend to other areas. This included a programme through which EBRD provides international guarantees for BpB. The first such guarantee was executed last week, noted BpB Director Mr.Vullnet Latifi, adding that EBRD offers an OPPORTUNITY FOR MORE as is the very slogan of BpB.
The EBRD Western Balkans Director, Mr.Henry Russell, stated that achieving this agreement with BpB was possible after several years of joint work by the two banks. The professional work and management, as well as all the staff, of the bank is impressive, which enabled them to meet all the objectives. We thank them for their commitment and note that from now on we will be working together, said Mr. Russell. According to him, at the moment 10% of the shares have been purchased, but this will be expanded in the future. We will engage with our people and the BpB Board. What lies ahead for us is further advancement in the Kosovo market, stated Mr. Russell.
The Minister of Finance, Mr.Bedri Hamza, assessed the EBRD investment as very important, not just for BpB but for the whole of Kosovo. Signing of this agreement, i.e. the EBRD entry into the capital structure of BpB, is a demonstration of sustainability and stability not only of BpB but also of the wider banking system, stated Mr. Hamza.
Minister Hamza added that the Ministry of Finance and the Government have been engaged in the direction of creation preconditions for foreign direct investment in Kosovo. The Central Bank Governor, Mr.Gani Gėrguri, said that the EBRD entering the Kosovo market through BpB represents a big achievement for the whole of Kosovo. EBRD has entered Kosovo through a window and this represents a major achievement not only for BpB, but the banking and economic system in Kosovo as a whole. It is a good signal for other foreign investors, said Governor Gėrguri. According to him, in the past years BpB proved to be a solid partner and so EBRD decided to invest in its shares. BpB has proved to be a credible bank in relation to EBRD and fully earned that it is becoming its part. We congratulate and encourage that after BpB, Kosovo will also be accepted in this powerful financial institution, concluded Mr.Gėrguri.
Banka pėr Biznes has experienced significant growth, especially over the last two years, expanding to 42 branches throughout Kosovo and employing around 350 persons in total. From the beginning of 2009 and until the end of 2010, the total assets of the Bank increased by around 70%, deposits by over 70% and credits by over 80%.
These growth indicators show that Banka pėr Biznes did manage to only increase the number of clients and the volume of business as well as its overall market share in the banking sector in Kosovo.
Banka per Biznes has issued the first Letter of Guarantee under the Trade Facility Program of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
2011-06-23
Banka per Biznes has issued the first Letter of Guarantee under the Trade Facility Program of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This is the first transaction of this type carried out by a financial institution in the Kosovo banking market in cooperation with the EBRD. Several months ago, Banka per Biznes, within the ongoing intensification of cooperation with EBRD, signed the agreement on the Trade Facility Programe, which covers a wide range of European and Asian countries. It is expected that the relation between Banka per Biznes and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will expand to other areas.
Bank for Business celebrates its first 10-year anniversary
2011-05-16
BpB was established in 2001 by 16 local companies, of which several still remain shareholders following consolidation of holdings over the years, including Banca Di Cividale from Italy. Over the years, other businesses with notable Kosovo and international reputation have joined in with the Bank.
BpB was established in 2001 by 16 local companies, of which several still remain shareholders following consolidation of holdings over the years, including Banca Di Cividale from Italy. Over the years, other businesses with notable Kosovo and international reputation have joined in with the Bank.
BpB has managed to expand from having only one office in Prishtina, which had 24 employees, to a structure of 42 offices throughout Kosovo, numbering 341 employees.
During this journey, BpB has faced numerous operational challenges and those deriving from the economic environment of the time. Nevertheless, with strong commitment by all interest groups for qualitative changes, the Bank has managed to successfully overcome these challenges and achieve financial sustainability and an important role of a pro-active actor in the banking industry of Kosovo.
Furthermore, during the last two years and despite the effects of the global economic crisis in the Republic of Kosovo, BpBs quality and quantity trends have been impressive, resulting in a substantial enhancement of performance. In the period between early 2009 and late 2010, the total assets of the Bank increased by around 70%, deposits by over 70% and credits by over 80%. These growth indicators clearly show that the Bank for Business has managed not only to increase the number of clients and the volume of its business but also to widen its share in the Kosovo banking market.
In addition to the Banks orientation towards improving the quality of its services and widening the scope of products offered to its clients, another major achievement of 2010 was the establishment of a collaborative relationship with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), an institution with a global reputation. During that year, BpB signed an agreement with EBRD for a credit line, whereas at the beginning of 2011 the cooperation was expanded through the signing of an agreement on Documentary Business. Aside from this cooperation, EBRD has provided bankers with international experience as technical assistance to BpB. It should be pointed out that the cooperation between BpB and EBRD will shortly be expanded into other fields, whereas in the coming years similar engagements will be formed with other international financial institutions. All this represents evidence of our commitment to continuous change and improvement, thus employing the best of banking practices.
Within these substantial reforms carried out over the years, which featured continuous investment in technological advancement, building of staff competences, as well as enhancing the visual image of our office premises facilitating for our clients an easier access to our products and services. These measures have contributed to a considerable improvement of the Banks image.
All of these accomplishments we proudly put in the past and determinedly focus on the future, making a pledge to all of the interest groups (shareholders, staff and in particular our distinguished clients) to continue with positive CHANGE with a view to achieving our newly set goals and objectives. We will not shy away from investing in professional development of the Banks staff with the sole purpose to further enhance the quality of our products and services, keeping the needs and demands of our clients always on our minds.
The Banks slogan opportunity for more has not been launched by chance. This slogan represents the long term vision of the Bank to continue offering new opportunities to our clients. BpB has repeatedly shown that it is an institution that offers opportunities to its clients. In 2010, BpB launched its newest product which is still only offered by our Bank, Mobile Banking, as well as provided VISA cards to the clients and offered a number of other opportunities in terms of credit products and other banking services.
Therefore, on the occasion of its tenth anniversary, Bank for Business complements all of its clients, shareholders and staff, offering once more its commitment to continue providing new opportunities to our countrys citizens and businesses.
Visa Business Electron coming soon
2011-01-25
Now you can apply for a VISA Classic. Please ask in the nearest Banka pėr Biznes office for more information. Buy now pay later!
Banka pėr Biznes supports the Kosovar-American Education Fund (KAEF)
2011-01-24
Demonstrates that BpB is committed to supporting education funds that provide the future Kosovar leaders with the necessary tools to promote the countrys economic development.
If you wish to transfer money within only 10 minutes to locations throughout the world, you can do this at Money Gram.
Banka pėr Biznes enables you to use Money Gram services in Kosovo in all of the Banks offices. Money Gram is safe, fast and available to anyone.
pėr Biznes guarantees you a fast and safe payment of your money to the designated person.
