LBBW once again among the world's leading banks for export finance

According to the latest customer survey by the renowned London-based specialist information service TXF, LBBW is once again one of the world's leading banks for export finance this year. In this year's TXF Awards, it achieved 2nd place, making it one of the top 3 banks in the TXF ranking for the eighth time in a row. Customer service, market expertise and a deep understanding of the customer's business were particularly emphasized.

"Our renewed top ranking in the TXF ranking shows that our export finance business is very well positioned both strategically and in terms of personnel. We combine excellent structuring expertise with a deep understanding of our clients’ business models and use export finance specifically as a tool to drive internationalization and transformation,” says Joachim Erdle, LBBW’s Executive Board Member for Corporate Clients, commenting on the latest award.

LBBW leads by a clear margin in customer service

For the TXF survey, around 450 importers and exporters worldwide were asked about their experiences with banks in export finance. The result shows: For LBBW, the focus is clearly on the customer. LBBW scored best in the customer service category and stands out from the market by a clear margin. The respondents saw LBBW's expertise along the entire value chain, the quality of its dedicated risk management, LBBW's international network and its consistent relationship approach as clear competitive advantages.

"Second place in the TXF Awards 2026 is both an award and an incentive for us. Export finance is a strategic lever for internationalization for many companies. The requirements for speed, reliability and structuring expertise are correspondingly high. We want to continue to be a strong partner for our customers in the future and provide them with reliable support for their international activities," says Michael Maurer, who is also responsible for LBBW's export finance business as Division Head of Global Trade & Payments.

Export Finance - an important pillar of LBBW's internationalization strategy

Current global developments make it clear that traditional export finance is evolving into a strategic instrument that companies can use to strengthen their international competitiveness.

The renewed TXF award is clear evidence of LBBW's successful strategic direction. Export finance has become a key pillar of its internationalisation strategy. Through structured, long-term financing solutions – frequently with ECA cover – companies gain access to funds that would hardly be feasible in a purely private-sector environment. This applies both to projects in emerging and developing countries and in established industrialised nations. In this way, LBBW strengthens the international competitiveness of its clients, supports market entry and expansion activities, and positions itself as a bank that actively supports the transformation of the economy and infrastructure.

The TXF Awards were presented on June 10, 2026 at the TXF Global Conference in Prague.