When was Danske Bank founded?
Danske Bank A/S was founded in 1871 and has since merged with many other banks. Some of them also have long histories. In 1990, the Bank merged with Handelsbanken (founded in 1873) and Provinsbanken A/S (founded in 1846). In 2000, RealDanmark A/S, the parent company of Realkredit Danmark A/S (founded in 1851) and BG Bank A/S (founded in 1857), became part of the Danske Bank Group. Historical timeline See the history of the Danske Bank Group in words and pictures.