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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.
24 Oct. 2025
Changes to offering of new housing mortgage loans
Following the ruling of the Supreme Court of Iceland in an interest case against Íslandsbanki on 14 October 2025, Landsbankinn has made changes to its offering of housing mortgage loans.
Austurbakki
23 Oct. 2025
Landsbankinn sells its share in Greiðslumiðlun Íslands ehf.
Landsbankinn hf., Bál ehf. and Solvent ehf. have sold Greiðslumiðlun Íslands ehf. (GMÍ) in an open sale process that commenced in November 2024 to Síminn hf.
Austurbakki
23 Oct. 2025
Financial results of Landsbankinn for the first nine months of 2025
Landsbankinn’s after-tax profit in the first nine months of 2025 amounted to ISK 29.5 billion, ISK 11.1 billion thereof in the third quarter. Return on equity (ROE) was 12.2%, compared with 11.7% for the same period the previous year. The net interest margin as a ratio of average total asset position was 2.9%.
Reykjastræti
22 Oct. 2025
Branches closed because of Women's Strike 24 October
Landsbankinn's branches will be closed on Friday 24 October because of the Women’s Strike. The Customer Service Centre will be open but service can be expected to be slower than usual.
Austurbakki
20 Oct. 2025
Supreme Court ruling in the interest rate case against Íslandsbanki
On 14 October 2025, the Supreme Court of Iceland delivered a judgement concerning terms on variable interest rates in an Íslandsbanki housing mortgage loan.
7 Oct. 2025
Financial Forum: How do I leverage data to enhance success?
Companies have access to a large cache of data - about their customers, consumption patterns, procurement, inventory and more. How have Icelandic companies been using their data to arrive at better decisions and improve operations?
3 Oct. 2025
Reduced service due to maintenance Sunday night/Monday morning
Due to maintenance work certain of Landsbankinn’s services will be unavailable Sunday night through to Monday morning, from 1:00 to 6:00 on 6 October.
Fjölskylda
3 Oct. 2025
Invitation to apply for community grants
Applications for Landsbankinn’s community grants are now open.
Play
29 Sept. 2025
Notification concerning Fly PLAY hf.
Customers who booked flights with Fly PLAY hf. with payment cards are entitled to reimbursement for cancelled flights.
Landsbankinn
25 Sept. 2025
Self-service solutions closed for 30 minutes Friday morning
Due to a systems update, online banking and the app will be closed between 6:45-7:15 on Friday, 26 September. Other self-service solutions will also be closed during this update.
Guðrún Nielsen
23 Sept. 2025
Guðrún Nielsen to Landsbankinn Corporate Finance
Guðrún Nielsen has been hired to join Landsbankinn Corporate Finance as a Project Manager. She has already taken up the position.
Tölva á borði
19 Sept. 2025
We cancel or lower fees for Landsbréf funds
We have cancelled or lowered fees that apply to transactions in Landsbréf funds, making it even more favourable than before to invest in funds.   
Austurbakki
17 Sept. 2025
Latter dividend payment of 2025 made today
In accordance with the decision of its Annual General Meeting, Landsbankinn has today paid a dividend to its owners in the amount of ISK 9,446 million. As a result, total dividend paid by the Bank in the years 2013-2025 amounts to ISK 210.6 billion.
Hvatasjóður 2025
15 Sept. 2025
Grants awarded from Landsbankinn Hvatasjóður
Dana Zaher El Deen K. Al Hennaw and Diana Al Barouki are the recipients of grants from Landsbankinn’s Hvatasjóður fund, rewarded in the form of scholarships for undergraduate studies at the University of Reykjavík (RU) in 2025-2026.
Þórunn Inga Ingjaldsdóttir
10 Sept. 2025
Thórunn Inga Head of Insurance at Landsbankinn
Thórunn Inga Ingjaldsdóttir has been hired to head the new Insurance team in the Personal Banking division at Landsbankinn as of early October.  
Snjallsími
3 Sept. 2025
Change to close of business on banking days
As of 8 September 2025, the close of business on banking days for the deposit systems of the Icelandic Banks’ Data Centre (RB) will be set back from 21:00 to 24:00. This means that transactions such as transfers, carried out between 21:00 and 24:00, will be registered on the same day.
3 Sept. 2025
Landsbankinn’s Sustainability Forum in Gróska on 4 September
Landsbankinn’s Sustainability Forum 2025 will take place in Gróska on Thursday, 4 September. At the Sustainability Forum, we will explore how Icelandic companies approach sustainability, how they respond to challenges and exploit opportunities. We guarantee a varied and exciting programme along with delicious refreshments!
Austurvegur 11, Selfossi
26 August 2025
New housing for Landsbankinn and TM in Selfoss
Landsbankinn and TM in Selfoss will move to a new building at Austurvegur 11 in Selfoss before the end of 2027, according to a long-term rental agreement with Fossver ehf.
Listaverk kvenna í eigu Landsbankans
25 August 2025
Female artists at Landsbankinn - exhibition and new material on the gallery website
A new exhibition, opened in Reykjastræti 6 on Reykjavík Culture Night, showcases pieces in the Bank’s collection by female artists. We also opened a new section of our gallery website, dedicated to around 90 pieces by women.
Listaverk kvenna í eigu Landsbankans
21 August 2025
Female artists at Landsbankinn: Guided tour of new exhibition on Reykjavík Culture Night
To mark the occasion of the Women’s Year 2025, a new exhibition will open in Reykjastræti 6, showcasing pieces in the Bank’s collection by female artists. The exhibition opens on Reykjavík Culture Night (Menningarnótt) and, at the same time, the Landsbankinn’s gallery website will be updated to include special coverage of women artists. Landsbankinn’s collection holds numerous pieces classified as national treasures, many of which are by women. In selecting pieces for the exhibition, an attempt was made to reflect artistic development in Iceland in the 20th century and to include pieces by women who have been influential in Icelandic art history, each in their own way. The exhibition features paintings, textile and graphic art, as well as ceramics by 23 women. The exhibition is curated by Sigrún Hrólfsdóttir, visual artist.
21 August 2025
Reykjavík Culture Night programme at Landsbankinn, Harpa and Hörputorg
Reykjavík Culture Night will be celebrated in Reykjavík city centre on Saturday, 23 August. Landsbankinn has been a pillar of Reykjavík Culture Night since its inception and, as usual, invites visitors to enjoy several events both at its headquarters in Reykjastræti and at Hörputorg, in collaboration with Hafnartorg and Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre.
Austurstræti 11
25 July 2025
Offer accepted for Austurstræti 11 and Hafnarstræti buildings
Landsbankinn hefur tekið tilboði Landsbyggðar ehf. í Landsbankahúsið við Austurstræti 11 og Hafnarstræti 10, 12 og 14.
17 July 2025
Landsbankinn's results for the first half of 2025
Landsbankinn’s profit in the first half of 2025 amounted to ISK 18.3 billion after tax, ISK 10.4 billion thereof in the second quarter. Annualised ROE was 11.5% as compared with 10.5% for the same period the previous year. 
Gleðiganga
15 July 2025
Allocation from the Pride Parade Fund of Reykjavík Pride and Landsbankinn
Ten entries received grants from the Pride Parade Fund of Reykjavík Pride and Landsbankinn this year. The Pride Parade, scheduled to be held on Saturday 9 August, is the pinnacle of Reykjavík Pride that this year celebrates its 23rd anniversary.
1 July 2025
TM and Landsbankinn’s Selfoss branches merge
Today, Tuesday 1 July 2025, the branches of TM and Landsbankinn in Selfoss move together under one roof in the Landsbankinn building at Austurvegur 20. Customers will be able to obtain both insurance and banking services in one place.
Reykjastræti
23 June 2025
TM branch has moved to Reykjastræti 6
On 19 June 2025, TM’s branch in the capital area moved to Landsbankinn’s headquarters at Reykjastræti 6 in central Reykjavík. The TM and Landsbankinn team are happy to welcome customers there.
Austurbakki
16 June 2025
Landsbankinn issues EUR 300 million green bond
Today, Landsbankinn concluded the sale of a new 5-year green bond in the amount of EUR 300 million. The bonds bear a 3.50% fixed rate and were sold at terms equivalent to a 135 basis points spread above mid-swap market rates.
Yayland
4 June 2025
YAY and Landsbankinn found Yayland
Fintech company YAY and Landsbankinn have come together to create a new company, Yayland ehf., which will specialise in the development, sale, issuance and operation of both digital and physical prepaid cards, gift certificates and loyalty cards. Yayland will take over the entire gift card operation of YAY in Iceland as well as all issuance and operation of prepaid cards for Landsbankinn.
Námsstyrkir 2025
3 June 2025
ISK 8 million in scholarships
Landsbankinn awarded sixteen talented students with scholarships from the Bank’s Community Fund on 28 May. This was the 36th allocation of scholarships which amount in total to ISK 8 million. Over 450 applications were received this year.