HistoryHistory

The history of the Danske Bank Group is closely linked to the history of Danske Bank, whose roots go back to the founding of the "Den Danske Landmandsbank" in 1871. Find out more about the story of the Group, or choose a country and read about the history of the individual divisions.

  • Print page
  • Sitemap
  • Bookmark page
  • Send this page
  • Rate this page

Contact usContact us

You can contact us any time at +45 33 44 00 00

E-mail
More contact info

History covers the followingHistory covers the following

Map
The Group

During the 1990s the Group developed and expanded into the organisation we know today.

Read about the Group
Man
Norway and Sweden

History of Fokus Bank in Norway and Danske Bank Sweden.

Read about Norway and Sweden
Building
Denmark

History of Danske Bank, Handelsbanken and Provinsbanken.

Read about Denmark
Finnish flag
Ireland, Northern Ireland and Finland

History of National Irish Bank, Northern Bank and Sampo Bank.

Ireland, Northern Ireland and Finland

Other areasOther areas

Investor, journalist or job seeker?
View webcasts and ratings, read about our Corporate Governance and CSR policies, or sign up for our news service. In our Jobs area, you can apply for jobs and read about what our employees think about working in the Danske Bank Group.

Investor
Journalist
Job seeker 
New or existing customer?
Regardless of whether you are already a customer or want to become one, you can rely on us to provide high-quality, individualised advisory services. You can order products, find the nearest branch or call a global account manager.

Personal
Corporate
Institutional