Snappi’s headquarters in Ioannina is a strategic choice. Located outside the capital region, it reflects the new bank’s commitment to decentralized growth
snappi, the pioneering Greek neobank, announces that it has received a banking license from the European Central Bank (ECB), following a proposal from the Bank of Greece. This approval is an important milestone in snappi’s plans to deliver modern financial services.
THE: snappi’s specialized team successfully completed the licensing process in close cooperation with regulatory authorities. By obtaining the banking license, snappi will be able to provide a wide range of banking products and services, including deposit-taking and lending.
Christos Megalou, Chairman of Snappi’s Board of Directors and CEO of Piraeus Bank “I am very pleased that snappi has been granted a banking license with the possibility of expansion to operate throughout the Eurozone. This is an important step in the course of the bank, an important step in snappi’s efforts to become the pole of the new banking landscape in Europe, starting from Ioannina. As a fully licensed facility, our aim is to serve our customers and society by offering innovative digital products.”
“We know that banking is based on trust, that’s why receiving a banking license is an important event for us. Our goal is to improve the banking experience of the public with customer-centric, innovative and competitive financial solutions. We believe in creating an inclusive banking environment where we serve our customers and partners with responsibility and integrity,” said Gabriella Kindert, who will assume the role of CEO of snappi.
Tanasis Navrozoglu, vice chairman of snappi’s board of directors and president and CEO of NatechThe Ioannina-based fintech company, which is snappi’s technology partner and specializes in software development for banks, commented: “snappi is aimed at modern people, and obtaining a banking license allows us to offer a new banking experience focused on what they love most. Now we can execute snappi’s digital strategy by offering innovative services and advanced technology for all those who are looking for something better. Congratulations to the snappi team and those who work passionately to build the bank.”
Strategically located in Ioannina
Snappi’s headquarters in Ioannina is a strategic choice. Located outside the capital region, it reflects the new bank’s commitment to decentralized development, the statement said. This selection aims to support the local community, foster the development of an emerging regional technology ecosystem and become a source of inspiration for innovation beyond the boundaries of major urban centres.
In the coming period and before the start of its commercial activities, snappi will focus on improving the configuration of its banking operations and information systems to offer a new digital experience, applying the highest standards of quality and reliability.