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tbi bank
One of SEE's most efficient banks, driven by the single goal of building a mobile-led financial and lifestyle ecosystem.
About tbi bank
𝐭𝐛𝐢 bank is a mobile-first challenger bank in Southeast Europe and regional leader in alternative payment solutions, building an ecosystem by combining financing and shopping to address customers’ needs. It focuses on helping merchants to grow their business as well as providing consumers with financial products and services that make their lives easier. Currently operates in Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, and Germany. Through various digital channels and trusted partnerships with over 38,000 merchant stores, 𝐭𝐛𝐢 has a customer base of 2,7 million clients and issued over 1 million loans in 2025. Its business model and customer-focused approach resulted in becoming one of the most profitable and efficient banks in the region.
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Signals from tbi bank
6 published signals
Research & Knowledge
tbi bank published research showing that new passenger car registrations grew 9.7% in January–August 2026, with Hyundai and three Chinese brands moving sharply higher from small bases.
Reported by Anton Shaperenkov
Research & Knowledge
tbi bank reports that the share of new vehicles increased from 14.7% to 19.4% in one year, moving from 5.8 used vehicles per new one to 4.1.
Reported by Anton Shaperenkov
Research & Knowledge
tbi bank reports that the estimated average fleet age remains around 20 years in Bulgaria compared to roughly 12.5 years across the EU.
Reported by Anton Shaperenkov
Research & Knowledge
tbi bank reports that new vehicle registrations grew 24.6% year on year, while used registrations declined 9.3% compared to the previous year.
Reported by Anton Shaperenkov
Research & Knowledge
tbi bank reports that Chinese brands accounted for roughly half of the net growth in new vehicle registrations, with their volumes up 388% year on year.
Reported by Anton Shaperenkov
Research & Knowledge
tbi bank reports that August vehicle registrations in Bulgaria reached 30,602, up 3.7% year on year compared to July, but still 3.6% below August 2025.
Reported by Anton Shaperenkov