The safest privately-owned bank in the world
- Coöperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank BA (commonly known as Rabobank) began as a rural credit cooperative in the Netherlands in 1898.
- Founded on co-operative principles, the Rabobank Group is now the largest financial services provider in the Netherlands and operates in 45 countries. As a leader in the financial services market, Rabobank has also led internet banking in the Netherlands for over 10 years.
Building on our experience
In its 110 year history, Rabobank has grown to become a major global financial institution. Rabobank today operates in over 45 countries.
The Rabobank Group has:
More than 9 million customers worldwide
More than 60,000 employees worldwide
A network of more than 1,600 offices and branches
Rabobank's strength is built upon the commitment and knowledge of our employees, whose passion for customer service and deep industry expertise provide significant competitive advantages for our clients.
Rabobank New Zealand & Australia
Rabobank has 30 branches in New Zealand and 51 branches throughout Australia.
Rabobank established an office in Australia in 1990 and New Zealand in 1994.
The bank has continued to expand and develop its operations in both countries in the years since.
As a result, the bank can deliver a broad portfolio of products and a level of expertise surpassing any others in the market. As part of the world's leading food and agribusiness bank, Rabobank New Zealand & Australia is uniquely placed to leverage vast international resources and networks for the benefit of local clients.
You can be confident when your money is with Rabobank
Rabobank's locally incorporated banks in New Zealand and Australia are respectively the safest banks in New Zealand and Australia, with the backing of their AAA credit rated global parent and the benefit of the Rabobank Group's 110 years of experience in food and agribusiness banking.
Rabobank is the only privately owned bank in the world to have been awarded AAA ratings from both Standard & Poor's (AAA/-1+) and Moody's (Aaa/P-1) since 1981.
We are proud to say that the Rabobank Group was ranked 1st in 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2005. And in 2006 and 2007, 2008 and 2009 we were ranked the highest (safest) privately owned bank in the world.
See where Rabobank ranks in the World's 50 Safest Banks 2009 Global Finance press release.
You know you are in good company
Rabobank earns top marks in the field of socially responsible enterprises. In 2003, the Swiss organisation SAM rated the Rabobank Group as the best sustainable bank in Europe and second best worldwide.
Rabobank's approach to business is differentiated by four key principles that convey the bank's uniqueness. These principles can be found through our people, our focus on clients, our knowledge and expertise and our global strength.