 Logo of Provinsbaken | |
| Industry | Banking |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1846 |
| Defunct | 1990 |
| Successor | Danske Bank |
Area served | Denmark |
Provinsbanken was Denmark's fifth-largest bank in 1990 when it merged with Danske Bank and Handelsbanken (not affiliated with the Swedish Handelsbanken). Provinsbanken dates back to 1846, when Fyens Disconto Kasse was established by a group of Odense merchants under the leadership of Lorentz Bierfreund. It was the country's first private bank. [1]
