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Austurbakki
16 March 2026
End of repurchase period 2026
On 25 February 2026, Landsbankinn announced that the Bank offered to repurchase shares from shareholders during the period from and including 2 March 2026 up to and including 13 March 2026.
10 March 2026
Your insurance at Landsbankinn
Landsbankinn, in collaboration with TM, now offers insurance to individuals and families. The Bank’s customers receive better terms and first-rate insurance service.
Austurbakki
4 March 2026
Landsbankinn hf. Annual General Meeting 2026
Landsbankinn´s Annual General Meeting  will be held on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, at 16:00, at Reykjastræti 6, Reykjavík.
27 Feb. 2026
Three nominations for Landsbankinn’s Euro Cup campaign
Landsbankinn has received three nominations for Lúðurinn, the Icelandic Ad Awards, for 2025. Lúðurinn is hosted by ÍMARK, the Association of Icelandic Marketing Professionals, in collaboration with the Society of Icelandic Advertising Agencies. This is the 40th time the Lúðurinn awards are presented in Iceland.
Stúlka með síma
27 Feb. 2026
ISK 10 million in scholarships
Applications for Landsbankinn scholarships are now open. The Bank has supported promising students with financial grants for 36 years. This year it was decided to raise the total amount of scholarships granted by ISK 2 million, bringing the total amount of scholarships to be awarded this year to ISK 10 million.
26 Feb. 2026
Landsbankinn sponsors Reykjavík Arts Festival
Landsbankinn and Reykjavík Arts Festival have signed a sponsorship agreement for the years leading up to and including 2028. Sara Pálsdóttir, Managing Director of Communication & Culture at Landsbankinn, and Lára Sóley Jóhannsdóttir, Artistic Director of the Festival, signed the agreement.
Austurbakki
25 Feb. 2026
Landsbankinn utilises authorisation to repurchase own shares
Landsbankinn’s Board of Directors has decided to exercise an authorisation to repurchase the Bank’s own shares, which was approved at the Bank’s AGM on 19 March 2025. The repurchase authorisation allows for the maximum purchase of 48 million shares, or 0.2% of issued share capital. Landsbankinn has previously offered shareholders the opportunity to sell shares in the Bank, most recently in February and March 2024.
18 Feb. 2026
Kristín Gunnarsdóttir heads new Media & Research Department
Kristín Gunnarsdóttir has been appointed Head of Media & Research, a new department within Landsbankinn’s Communications & Culture Division that will commence operations at the end of February. The department will encompass the Bank’s PR team and its Economic Research Department. Una Jónsdóttir, Chief Economist of Landsbankinn, will continue to lead the Economic Research team within the new department.
Svanni
18 Feb. 2026
Deadline to apply for loan guarantee from Svanni
Landsbankinn has renewed its partnership agreement with Svanni - the Women's Loan Guarantee Fund, for the next four years. The renewed agreement is valid throughout September 2029.
12 Feb. 2026
Annual Report of Landsbankinn 2025 
Landsbankinn’s Annual Report for 2025 has now appeared. The Annual Report reviews key aspects of operation, service innovations for families, individuals and companies, the continuous development of digital solutions and more. 
Austurbakki
11 Feb. 2026
Landsbankinn issues AT1 securities in Icelandic króna
Today, Landsbankinn concluded an auction of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) securities.
Austurbakki
5 Feb. 2026
Landsbankinn Corporate Finance advisor in Styrkás’ acquisition of Gallon
Styrkás hf., through its subsidiary Skeljungur ehf., has signed a purchase agreement providing for the acquisition of all share capital in Gallon ehf. The seller is Skel fjárfestingafélag hf.
Netsvik
29 Jan. 2026
Phishing emails in Landsbankinn’s name
Landsbankinn wishes to warn about fraudulent emails currently in circulation, spoofing the Bank’s name and image. The content of the emails is a false notification claiming that the recipient must click a link in the email to confirm a transfer.
Austurbakki
29 Jan. 2026
2025 financial results of Landsbankinn
Landsbankinn's profit in 2025 was ISK 38.0 billion after taxes, as compared with ISK 37.5 billion the previous year.
Netbanki fyrirtækja
16 Jan. 2026
Changed amounts in Central Bank’s interbank system
The Central Bank of Iceland has decided to change the maximum amount limit in its interbank system.
14 Jan. 2026
TM new Aukakrónur partner
We are happy to announce that TM has joined our Aukakrónur partnership. Everyone who is insured with TM gets a 1% refund in the form of Aukakrónur when paying with a card linked to the Aukakrónur system. You can also use your Aukakrónur to pay for insurance.
7 Jan. 2026
Landsbankinn partners with the Drift EA
Landsbankinn and Drift EA have entered into a partnership agreement aimed at supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Iceland by strengthening the framework, advisory services and networks available to entrepreneurs and startups.
Ásta Sóllilja Guðmundsdóttir, framkvæmdastjóri KLAK og Hjalti Harðarson, forstöðumaður markaðsmála hjá Landsbankanum
5 Jan. 2026
Landsbankinn remains principal sponsor of Gulleggið
KLAK – Icelandic Startups and Landsbankinn have renewed their partnership for innovation competition Gulleggið with the signing of a new three-year agreement. With this agreement, Landsbankinn further strengthens its role as the competition’s main sponsor and underscores its long-standing support for Icelandic innovation.
Jólakveðja
19 Dec. 2025
Opening hours over Christmas and the New Year
Landsbankinn’s Customer Service Centre and branches will be closed on Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and on New Year’s Day. On New Year’s Eve, branches will be closed but the Customer Service Centre open between 9-12:00.
Samfélagsstyrkir 2025
12 Dec. 2025
Landsbankinn’s Community Fund awards grants to 32 initiatives
Community grants in the total amount of ISK 20 million were awarded from Landsbankinn’s Community Fund Monday 8 December 2025. A total of 32 initiatives received financial support this year. The projects are varied and benefit people of all ages and throughout Iceland.
10 Dec. 2025
Jóhann Hjartarson is Icelandic Rapid Chess Champion
Grandmaster Jóhann Hjartarson was the clear winner at Landsbankinn’s Friðriksmót, the Icelandic rapid chess tournament, held at the Bank’s headquarters at Reykjastræti 6 on 7 December 2025. Jóhann was unstoppable and won with a score of 11½ out of 13, an incredible margin in a strong and exciting tournament.
Netsvik
4 Dec. 2025
Cybersecurity game played 25,500 times
In early November, Landsbankinn launched its first ever online game, designed to heighten awareness of and knowledge about cybersecurity. By using an interactive media such as the game form, players were made active participants in their own security.
Styrkjum stafræna framtíð íslenskunnar
4 Dec. 2025
Contribute to the digital future of Icelandic
Landsbankinn participates in and is a torchbearer for the initiative Þín íslenska er málið organised by Almannarómur, the Icelandic Centre for Language Technology. The aim of the project is to gather data and sources about the Icelandic use of companies from various sectors. Different industries and business sectors often use a highly specialised vocabulary, concepts and terms that are not commonly used, yet still a crucial part of our linguistic world.
Maður við tölvu
4 Dec. 2025
New Year’s Eve no longer a banking day - impact on due dates and payments 
The Central Bank of Iceland has determined that New Year’s Eve, 31 December, will not be counted as a banking day going forward.
26 Nov. 2025
Lighting of the Hamburg Christmas tree 29 November
The lights will be lit on the Hamburg Christmas tree for the 60th time on 29 November at 17:00 during a festive ceremony and to the accompaniment of merry music, courtesy of the Hafnarfjörður Brass Band.
Landsbankinn
24 Nov. 2025
Landsbankinn lowers interest rates
Landsbankinn lowers loan and deposits rates. Variable rates on non-indexed housing mortgages decrease by 0.25 pp. Fixed rates on new housing mortgages decrease by 0.10-0.20 pp.
18 Nov. 2025
Landsbankinn makes donation to Örninn in the name of Exceptional Companies
As in previous years, Landsbankinn has donated to a good cause in the name of all Exceptional Companies recognised by Creditinfo. This year, the donation of ISK 4 million goes to Örninn.
Landsbankinn
14 Nov. 2025
Self-service solutions temporarily inaccessible 
Due to a system updates, customers will not be able to use the app and online banking on Sunday night through to Monday morning, from midnight to 04:00 on 17 November. Other self-service solutions will be inaccessible during work on the update.
Netsvik
11 Nov. 2025
Gamification to boost learning
Landsbankinn is an active creator of educational content, with publications ranging from economic analyses to general information about finances, cybersecurity and sustainability to participation in debate on current affairs. By sharing the great expertise that the Bank’s team possess, we aim to enhance financial literacy, contribute to financial health and have a positive impact on society.
Austurbakki
27 Oct. 2025
Landsbankinn issues green bonds for EUR 300 million
Today, Landsbankinn concluded the sale of new 7-year green bonds in the amount of EUR 300 million. The bonds bear a 3.625% fixed rate and were sold at terms equivalent to a 122 basis point spread above mid-swap market rates.