Fidor Bank was a pioneering German direct bank that operated from 2009 to 2023. It was known as one of Europe's first fully digital banks, specializing in community-based online banking and innovative fintech services.
The bank focused on retail and business customers, offering a technology-driven banking platform that emphasized social media integration, cryptocurrency services, and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions. At its peak, Fidor served approximately 160,000 customers and had around 350,000 community members.
Fidor Bank was headquartered in Munich and operated exclusively through digital channels, with no physical branch network.
