Maib – Awarded “Best Bank in Moldova for SMEs” by Global Finance

Maib has been recognized as the “Best Bank in Moldova for SMEs” by the prestigious international publication Global Finance, within the 5th edition of the SME Bank Awards. 

This distinction once again confirms maib’s position as the undisputed leader of the banking sector in the Republic of Moldova and as a trusted partner for small and medium-sized enterprises, the driving force of the national economy. 

Joseph Giarraputo, Founder and Editorial Director of Global Finance: 

"The SME Bank Awards recognize institutions that excel in providing essential financing and financial services, supporting business growth and helping SMEs face and overcome economic challenges." 

Andrii Glevatskyi, Vice President of maib, Business Banking Division: 

"This recognition reconfirms maib’s position as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs in Moldova. SMEs are the backbone of the economy, and we are dedicated to providing them with fast and efficient access to financing, innovative solutions, and modern digital services. 

We thank our clients, the maib team, and our partners for making this achievement possible. We are grateful to Global Finance for this distinction.” 

Maib’s Leadership in the SME Segment 

• One in three SMEs in Moldova is a maib client (32.5% of all registered companies in Moldova). 
• Every second newly registered company becomes a maib client within the first 3 months of activity. 
• Largest market share: 36% in the loan portfolio. 
• Overall NSP score: 61.5, including 70 in digital experience. 

Unique Innovations and Digitalization in the Republic of Moldova 

• The first and only bank that allows 100% online opening of current accounts 24/7 via the maib business app. 
• The only bank offering Face ID functionality in the maib business app. 
• The only bank providing a Digital Business Card (Standard & Platinum). 
• The only bank offering international Host-to-Host, Tender Consulting on guarantees, and partner verification reports from Ukraine. 
• 96% of guarantees and 65% of loans are signed electronically, without visiting the branch. 

The Strongest Partnership Network 

• 289 partners within the maib business ecosystem. 
• 42 accounting partners, a unique offering in the market. 
• The widest variety of business packages, including solutions for NGOs and the public sector. 
• The only bank in Moldova offering collateral registration directly at the bank and 100% online early repayment. 

The Global Finance award, received for the fourth consecutive year, is an international recognition that maib is the first choice for entrepreneurs and SMEs in Moldova, thanks to its innovation, digitalization, and strong partnerships built to support the country’s economic growth. 

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