The merger process between Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania and First Bank has entered its final stage. The merger is scheduled to be completed on October 31, 2025, subject to the fulfillment of all legal and regulatory requirements, including obtaining the necessary approvals from the competent authorities.

Upon completion of this complex process, First Bank will merge by absorption with Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania, and the portfolio of clients, products and services of First Bank will be transferred to Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania.

The merger will take effect on October 31, 2025, subject to prior approval by the National Bank of Romania and registration with the Trade Register. If the Trade Register’s approval for the registration of the merger and its effects is not obtained by October 31, 2025, at the latest, the merger date will be the last day of the calendar month in which the Trade Register’s approval was obtained.

Starting with September 15, 2025, First Bank customers began to receive the new debit and credit cards issued by Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania. Customers who have not yet collected their new cards are encouraged to do so as soon as possible, according to the information received through individually sent notifications.

Cards issued by First Bank can be used until October 30, 2025 inclusive, under the same conditions and costs, also at Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania ATMs. The complete map of the ATM network is available here: https://www.intesasanpaolobank.ro/persoane-fizice/branch-locator.html.