Which bank is the oldest in the world?

Berenberg Bank is the world's oldest merchant bank and private bank and was founded in 1590, and is still owned by the descendants of its founders, the Berenberg family. read more

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena is the oldest surviving bank in the world and Italy's third largest bank. Founded in 1472 by the magistrate of the city state of Sienna, Italy. read more

Founded in 1472, the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena of Italy is the oldest surviving bank in the world. Courtyard outside of the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena in Italy, the oldest operational bank still standing. read more