Unibank OJSC was founded in 2001 as a closed joint-stock company.
Currently, Unibank is a universal bank that offers a wide range of modern services to its customers. Thanks to many years of effective work, the bank has gained the trust of the population and acquired an impeccable business reputation among its partners.
Based on the combination of classic banking standards and modern technologies in its activity, Unibank has acquired a solid position in both the retail and the corporate segment of the banking market. Unibank is currently one of the leading and most popular banks in Armenia.
The strategic purpose of Unibank is the development of retail direction as well as the provision of assistance to small and medium businesses. Favorable conditions of banking services, new approaches in line with market expectations, and high-quality customer service contribute to the establishment of mutually beneficial, long-term cooperation with customers.
Having a large branch network is a prerequisite for the development of the retail banking business. Today Unibank is represented by its headquarters and 50branches.
According to the decision No. 24 FOU A of the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia dated 28.04.17, “Unibank” Open Joint-Stock Company, “REGO INSURANCE”InsuranceClosed Joint-Stock Companyand “Unileasing” Universal credit organization Closed Joint-Stock Company were qualified /recognized/ as an Armenian multi-profile low-risk financial group with a banking subgroup called "UNIGROUP".
Significant events
2003
Unibank became a member of the “ArCa” payment and settlement system.
2004
Unibank became a member of the Visa International system.
2005
Unibank started large-scale lending on the mortgage and car loans, occupying the second and first places in the Armenian banking system, respectively.
2006
Unibank became a participant of the IFAD Rural Investment Promotion Program, as well as the SMEDNC Foundation Small and Medium Business Development Program.
According to a DEA analysis carried out by the Central Bank of RA, Unibank took second place in the Armenian banking system with a comparative efficiency index.
2007
Unibank replenished its authorized capital up to 5,599 million AMD.
ABN AMRO Bank’s risk management program was introduced.
2008
Unibank became a member of the Armenia Securities Exchange.
The authorized capital of the Bank was replenished up to 8,599 million AMD.
Unibank launched a Blade server group, which introduced the international experience of using modern technologies.
2009
The branch network of Unibank was connected to the unified database. Currently, all the branches of the Bank work online.
2010
Moody's rating agency has assigned an international rating to Unibank.
Unibank launched its own processing center.
2011
Together with Asian Development Bank, Unibank CJSC carries out a trade finance program, in the scope of which the entrepreneurs are provided with letters of credit and bank guarantees. The objective of the program is to increase the volume of international trade and encourage the development of trade in Armenia, which in turn will help to ensure sustainable economic growth in the country.
2012
Thomson Reuters international corporation has awarded Unibank with “The best dealing bank 2012 in Armenia” title.
Unibank is included in the list of the 100 largest taxpayers in Armenia.
2013
A member of the World Bank Group, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB), and Unibank signed a cooperation contract, directed at the expansion of the lending program for SMEs.
Unibank started cooperation with the American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia (AmCham), becoming a correspondent member of the organization.
2014
Unibank started the process of introducing the international standard ISO 27001:2013.
The Bank started cooperation with Intel Express international money transfer system.
Unibank provided the 100,000th consumer loan in 2014 with the help of the automated system of “Protobase Laboratories” company.
2015
Unibank was granted the "Quality Excellence" award (RBI STP Quality Awards) by Raiffeisen Bank International for ensuring high-quality SWIFT transfers.
Unibank introduced an information security management system in accordance with the requirements of ISO 27001:2013 international standards.
Unibank became a Depository account operator and a member of the settlement system in the regulated market.
“Unibank” CJSC was restructured into “Unibank” Open Joint-Stock Company.
Unibank was the winner of the "People's Bank" category of Armenia, at the annual “MERCURY” award ceremony.
“Unibank” OJSC completed the first stage of creating a modern data processing center. The center is based on the integrated solution of Huawei, one of the largest companies in the field of telecommunications.
Moody's confirmed the rating of Unibank; forecast: stable.
The placement of ordinary registered shares of "Unibank" OJSC (UNIB) on the platform of “NASDAQ OMX Armenia” OJSC was successfully completed. The placement was conducted through a regular open standard auction from December 18 to December 24, 2015. 186 deals were concluded, during which a total of 10,672,471 ordinary registered shares in the amount of 2,454,668,330 AMD were placed.
2016
Unibank switched to the new ProtoCRM system developed by “Protobase” Laboratories.
Unibank issued dollar nominal coupon bonds for the first time, which were listed in “NASDAQ OMX Armenia” OJSC and were included in the primary (Abond) list of bonds.
Unibank created corp.unibank.am website special for its shareholders and investors.
Unibank launched a modern data processing center, which is a universal information infrastructure intended for the placement and ensuring uninterrupted work of server, network and communication equipment.
Moody’s Investors Service international agency confirmed the B3 rating of Unibank’s long-term deposits in AMD and foreign currency, changing the forecast to “Positive”.
Unibank celebrated its 15th anniversary.
The ordinary registered shares of Unibank were transferred from the secondary “B” list of “NASDAQ OMX Armenia to the primary “A” one.
Unibank was named "Partner of the Year" at the “Bank of the Future 2016” international conference in Athens.
The Board of the Bank decided to pay the owners of the Bank’s ordinary registered shares interim dividends for the period January-September of the current year in the form of ordinary registered shares.
The total capital of Unibank exceeded 35.2 billion AMD.
2017
Ordinary registered shares of “Unibank” OJSC were certified and transferred to the free market (C)
Unibank was awarded the certificate of compliance with the requirements of PCI DSS 3.2 standard
With the support of Unibank, Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall hosted a symphonic concert of young musicians “Masters Build Masters”
The delegation of Unibank participated in the CyberCentral conference in Prague
Bako Sahakyan awarded Gagik Zakaryan, the Chairman of Board of “Unibank” OJSC, with “Vachagan Barepasht” medal
The Union of Banks of Armenia awarded Gagik Zakaryan and Vardan Atayan, Chairmen of the Board of the Unibank, with "Tigran the Great" commemorative medal
Mesrop Hakobyan was taken on as the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Bank
Unibank was the first in Armenia to successfully pass the SWIFT certification
2018
Unibank and Export Insurance Agency of Armenia concluded an agreement of cooperation.
Unibank, within the framework of its social responsibility policy, started implementing a school improvement and furnishing financing program.
Unibank and FMO started the implementation of a lending program called “Women in Business”.
On the initiative of the RA Ministry of Culture, with the support of Unibank, a jubilee concert dedicated to the 90th anniversary of world-famous duduk master Jivan Gasparyan took place.
Unibank carried out 4 issues of bonds, placing 1 billion AMD and 5 million USD bonds.
2019
“George Chaush”, “Noragavit”, “Isakov”, “Gugark” and “Ararat” branches of Unibank were opened.
VLV Electronics network of electrical shops recognized Unibank as the best partner in 2019.
SME Banking Club granted Unibank “Most Innovative Bank 2018” a certificate
Unibank was granted the Visa International Payment System Award in the “Largest Visa Issuance in Armenia” category for issuing the biggest number of cards in Armenia.
Unibank continued the implementation of its support program to borderline village schools.
The sports hall of Shaghat Secondary School in Sisian was restocked with new sports equipment, and a tatami was provided for the training of the judo group.
2020
Unibank was granted Visa «Sustainability Icon» award
A branch of Unibank was opened in Aparan
Unibank’s “Sisian” branch was opened
Unibank’s Dollar bonds were listed on the Moscow Stock Exchange
Unibank launched credit scoring based on artificial intelligence
2021
Unibank’s data processing center started working using green energy
Raiffeisen Bank International granted Unibank the “Quality Excellence 2020” award
Intellectual games festival, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Unibank, took place
Preferred shares of Unibank were placed on the Armenian Stock Exchange
Unibank’s “Arin berd” branch was opened in Erebouni district
SME banking club included Unibank in the list of banks offering the best business loans
Unibank was recognized as the best innovative member of Armenian Stock Exchange.
2022
Unibank’s "Hayreniq" and "Tashir" branches were opened
Unibank Brings Apple Pay to Customers
Unibank has been awarded by Visa for strong partnership in driving cashless
Sustainalytics Confirmed theCompliance of Unibank’s Green Bond
Framework with the International Standards
Unibank became a regular partner of “Pan-Armenian intellectual movement”
Digitalbankinglaboratorywas opened at the National Polytechnic
University of Armenia with the financing ofUnibank
2023
Unibank’s private banking — Unibank Privé — was recognized as the best in Armenia in the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2023.
Pinnacle Partnership Award by Visa
Unibank became the main sponsor of the Wrestling Federation of Armenia
Unibank and Matena International Business School for Leadership and Professional Development became partners
Unibank became a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France Armenia (CCI FA)
Unibank launched Google Pay support for card users in Armenia
Unibank launched a new service - Visa Direct
FINTECH360 international conference held in Yerevan with the support of Unibank
A new sports club Unisport was opened with the support of Unibank
Unibank’s futsal team became the winner of Financial banking conference
