Euromoney 2026 Trade finance survey : Crédit Agricole Group, a leader in Europe according to corporates
Crédit Agricole Group confirms its European leadership in Trade Finance according to Euromoney 2026 survey. Ranked #1 in France, Italy, Ukraine and Poland, the Group ranks among Europe's top 3 institutions. These record results, based on 13,000 corporate votes, demonstrate the excellence of our services and technological innovation in a competitive market.
The Euromoney Trade Finance 2026 survey once again highlights the performance of Crédit Agricole Group entities, which are ranked number one in several countries, including France, Italy, Ukraine and Poland. The Group is also one of the top three European institutions in Trade Finance, confirming its leadership role in this strategic market.
Published on February 17, 2026, the latest edition of this benchmark survey—based on more than 13,000 votes from mid-cap companies and large companies—attests to the excellent recognition the Group enjoys for the quality of its services, its offer and its technological capabilities, in France and internationally.
Crédit Agricole also maintained particularly strong local positions, remaining the leader in France and Italy for the second consecutive year.
These results reflect the constant commitment of the Trade Finance teams, mobilised to offer an exemplary customer experience in an environment marked by innovation, digitalisation and intensification of competition.
Overall, across all countries, corporates praise Crédit Agricole for the quality of its services, the relevance of its advisory support and the continuity of its client relationships.
In Western Europe, Crédit Agricole is recognised for its execution quality and its tailored support.
Clients in France, Italy and Germany highlight the strengths of the bank’s offer on core trade products (guarantees, letters of credit), as well as its ability to manage complex cross-border transactions.
- Tailored solutions appreciated. A senior executive in Italy notes “the bank’s ability to meet client demands.”
- Digital capabilities supporting efficiency. A finance manager in the transport sector in France highlights “the efficiency of documentary credit processing,” while others point to “swift intervention and effective international operations.”
In Eastern Europe, Polish clients emphasise execution quality and flexibility, while in countries such as Ukraine, advisory capabilities in a complex environment are particularly valued.
- Decisive expertise in complex markets. In Ukraine, a client highlights Crédit Agricole’s “international connections” and its ability to provide “tailored solutions.”
- Execution and flexibility at the forefront in Poland.
- A CFO in the manufacturing sector sums up the experience in one word: “service.”
- In construction, another mentions a “flexible approach” to trade finance.
- A Polish finance director also highlights “high‑quality service,” while another points to “faster information processing” than competitors.
- Human relationships as a cornerstone. Relationship depth remains key: a global CFO in the Polish industrial sector emphasizes “the people, their knowledge, their skills and their commitment.” Another adds: “For us, Crédit Agricole is not just a bank, but a long‑term partner.”