Case Study: Fana Sparebank achieves rapid national digital banking growth with Tietoevry

How a regional savings bank became a national success with Himla digital-only banking services

Fana Sparebank, a regional Norwegian savings bank, wanted to expand its national presence and attract new mortgage customers beyond its local market in Bergen. To address this challenge, the bank partnered with vendor Tietoevry and leveraged its full stack digital banking solutions.

The solution was to build a new, independent digital-only brand named Himla using Tietoevry's internet and mobile banking platforms, which included core banking, payment, and security services. This allowed Fana to launch rapidly and cost-effectively. As a result, Himla attracted over 350 new customers and lent 80 million euros, contributing to Fana Sparebank's highest recorded growth. The vendor Tietoevry's existing technology and partnership were cited as key to this successful national expansion.

Fana Sparebank

Lisbet K. Nerø

CEO