Poland fines four banks a total of 147.1 mln zlotys
Poland’s UOKiK fined four banks 147.1 million zlotys for using forbidden clauses. The decisions are not final, and the lenders can appeal in court.
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what happened
Reuters reports that Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, known as UOKiK, fined Bank Pocztowy, Erste Bank Polska, ING Bank Slaski and Plus Bank a combined 147.1 million zlotys for using forbidden clauses.
Erste Bank Polska received the largest penalty, at 80.7 million zlotys, while ING Bank Slaski was fined 63.3 million zlotys. UOKiK said the decisions are not final and that the banks may challenge them in court.
why it matters
The penalties add regulatory pressure to Poland’s banking sector and could focus market attention on the potential financial impact of using forbidden clauses. The final outcome will depend on any court appeals and further proceedings.
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- Poland's UOKIK Fines Erste Bank Polska, ING Bank Slaski, Plus Bank, Bank Pocztowy A Total Of 147.1 Mln Zlotys — Reuters, 12 October 2026 at 09:21 UTC
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