- BNP Paribas is the most widely used bank by market penetration in Europe for corporate trade finance
- BNP Paribas and Santander receive best quality ratings from Corporate Trade Finance clients across Europe
October 13, 2026 — BNP Paribas and Santander lead the list of 2026 Coalition Greenwich Share Leader and Best Bank Awards in Corporate Trade Finance in Europe.
Every year, Coalition Greenwich asks large corporates across Europe to name their banks and rate the quality of products and service these banks provide across a range of categories. In 2026, the firm conducted 539 interviews with large European corporates.
The results of that research reveal that BNP Paribas is the most widely used bank by market penetration in Europe for corporate trade finance, a performance that earned BNP Paribas the title of #1 Share Leader.
The results also reveal that BNP Paribas and Santander received quality ratings from Corporate Trade Finance clients in Europe that top those awarded to other competitors by a statistically significant margin. That performance earned BNP Paribas and Santander the title of 2026 Coalition Greenwich Best Banks in Europe Corporate Trade Finance.
“For large European companies operating in highly volatile markets, trade finance relationships depend on both the reach of a bank’s network and the quality of its day-to-day service,” says Dr. Tobias Miarka, Global Head of Corporate Banking at Crisil Coalition Greenwich. “This year’s winners stand out for the quality of support their corporate clients report, from specialist advice and transaction execution to international and digital capabilities.”
Coalition Greenwich named Best Banks and Share Leaders across Belgium/Luxembourg, France, Germany, Iberia, Italy, the Netherlands, the Nordics, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Performance That Tops Competitors
Coalition Greenwich every year names the Best Banks and Share Leaders in Corporate Banking, Corporate Cash Management, Corporate Foreign Exchange, Corporate Trade Finance, and other core bank business lines. These awards help companies identify the top performers in specific banking functions and allow banks to benchmark themselves against rivals both locally and regionally.
Coalition Greenwich Best Banks receive quality ratings from corporates that top those of competing banks by a statistically significant margin. The analysis considers coverage intensity, ease of doing business, advisory capabilities, product and digital capabilities, and other factors.
Coalition Greenwich Share Leaders are recognized as top competitors by a statistically significant margin in either market share or market penetration.
View the complete list of 2026 Best Bank and Share Leader Award winners in Corporate Trade Finance in Europe.