KBC’s 365.bank, ČSOB set legal merger for Nov. 1, 2026

• 365.bank in Slovakia will legally merge into ČSOB on Nov. 1, 2026, transferring all activities to ČSOB.
• 365.bank will cease as a separate legal entity, while customers face no immediate changes and no required actions.
• ČSOB will temporarily keep both brands, with client migration to ČSOB systems planned for 2027.
• The combined bank is expected to serve about 1.4 million clients, becoming Slovakia’s second-largest bank by customer count.
• KBC Group expects roughly 20% market share in net retail loans and mortgages in Slovakia following the integration.

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