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Erste Group
Developer Hub for 9 Banks
Erste Group Bank AG, one of CEE's largest financial services providers, operates in 7 countries and manages the finances of 15.7 million clients. We helped design, test, and implement the API Hub portal connecting each of the 9 banks in the Erste Group.
7
countries
15.7M
million clients
9
banks

Challenge
Erste Group Bank AG, one of CEE's largest financial services providers, operates in 7 countries and manages the finances of 15.7 million clients. They needed an experienced partner to build their developer portal. We helped to design, test, and implement the API Hub portal connecting each of the 9 banks in the Erste Group.
Target
Create a unified developer portal that connects all 9 banks in the Erste Group, enabling third-party developers to easily integrate with their banking APIs while ensuring compliance with PSD2 regulations and promoting open banking standards.
Our Solution
Our team expertly handled the new developer portal's analysis, design, and agile development, ensuring a quality user experience and a timely launch:
Microservice development with seven advanced microservices
Innovative DX Design focused on developer experience
API Gateway Integrations connecting all 9 banks
Strategic Architecture and Analysis
PSD2 Implementation ensuring regulatory compliance
Promoting Open Banking standards across the Erste Group

What the participants said about us
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“On-Time and Cutting-Edge: Our team achieved a remarkable milestone, delivering all projects promptly, utilizing seven advanced microservices. These innovations, fully compliant with legal standards, are now successfully operational in a production environment. Our commitment to modern technology and timely execution underscores our dedication to excellence and client satisfaction.”
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“Portal Success & Global Recognition: The developer portal's first year was outstanding, attracting major industry integrations. Thanks to this, the Erste Group ranked 5th in Developer Experience (DX) among 64 global banks, as recognized by Innopay. This achievement highlights our commitment to being innovative and excellent in the banking industry.”
Results
The developer portal has transformed the integration process, enabling third-party providers to register and connect their apps to the banking API easily:
Simple, in-depth tutorials for seamless onboarding
Adaptable application settings for strong API security
Multiple DevPortal Awards for excellence in open banking
Consistent top-5 rankings in Innopay's Open Banking Monitor
Ranked 5th in Developer Experience (DX) among 64 global banks
Leading example of innovative, user-friendly open banking



