Erste Group

Developer Hub for 9 Banks

Erste Group Bank AG, one of the largest financial services providers in CEE, operates in 7 countries and manages the finances of 15.7 million clients. They needed an experienced partner to create their developer portal. We helped with the design, testing, and implementation of the API Hub portal connecting each of the 9 banks in the Erste Group.

7 countries

15.7 milion clients

9 banks

Introduction

Erste Group Bank AG, one of CEE's largest financial services providers, operates in 7 countries and manages the finances of 15.7 million clients. They needed an experienced partner to build their developer portal. We helped to design, test, and implement the API Hub portal connecting each of the 9 banks in the Erste Group.

Accomplishments

On-Time and Cutting-Edge

Our team achieved a remarkable milestone, delivering all projects promptly, utilizing seven advanced microservices. These innovations, fully compliant with legal standards, are now successfully operational in a production environment. Our commitment to modern technology and timely execution underscores our dedication to excellence and client satisfaction.

Portal Success & Global Recognition

The developer portal's first year was outstanding, attracting major industry integrations. Thanks to this, the Erste Group ranked 5th in Developer Experience (DX) among 64 global banks, as recognized by Innopay. This achievement highlights our commitment to being innovative and excellent in the banking industry.

Key Highlights

Microservice development
Innovative DX Design
API Gateway Integrations
Strategic Architecture and Analysis
PSD2 Implementation
Promoting Open Banking

Process

Our team expertly handled the new developer portal's analysis, design, and agile development, ensuring a quality user experience and a timely launch. Drawing from a previous success, the portal was crafted for efficient onboarding, meeting Erste Group's high standards through collaborative decision-making and technological expertise.

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Result

The developer portal has transformed the integration process, enabling third-party providers to register and connect their apps to our banking API easily. Simple, in-depth tutorials and adaptable application settings for strong API security increase this efficiency.

The portal's excellence in open banking is evident through multiple DevPortal Awards and consistent top-5 rankings in Innopay's Open Banking Monitor. It's a leading example of innovative, user-friendly open banking.