In 2025, the five largest banks in Portugal—Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), BCP, Santander Totta, BPI, and Novo Banco—reported combined profits of 5.2 billion euros, marking a 5.9% increase from the previous year. This growth was driven by gains in financial margins and fee income, with total fees exceeding 2.5 billion euros. CGD and BCP achieved record profits, while BPI experienced a decline. Despite lower interest rates, the banks maintained strong financial performance through increased fee income and operational gains, highlighting the resilience of the Portuguese banking sector.
Five largest banks charged over 2.5 billion euros in fees in 2025
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Caixa Geral de Depósitos is Portugal’s largest state-owned bank and a major retail and corporate lender. In 2025 it posted a 10% profit increase — helped by selling its stake in Águas de Portugal — and will pay a €1.25 billion dividend to the State, which can affect public finances and confidence in the banking sector.
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