ABA Bank named Best Retail Bank at The Asian Banker Awards 2026

This is the latest in a series of international recognitions received by ABA Bank, reflecting its continued commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and customer service.

Phnom Penh, June 12, 2026 – ABA Bank has been named Best Retail Bank in Cambodia 2026 by The Asian Banker Awards, one of the region's most respected financial industry award programs, recognizing the Bank's leadership in digital banking, customer experience, and sustainable growth.

The award reflects ABA's continued success in delivering innovative financial solutions while maintaining strong business performance and expanding access to banking services across Cambodia. Through continuous investment in technology, customer-centric products, and service excellence, ABA has established new standards for convenience, reliability, and accessibility in the banking sector.

Strong retail banking franchise

ABA's retail banking success is built on a comprehensive ecosystem that combines its digital channels, extensive branch network, self-banking infrastructure, and strategic partnerships. By expanding services beyond major urban centers and enabling digital onboarding, the Bank continues to improve financial inclusion and bring modern banking services closer to communities nationwide.

At the same time, ABA consistently introduces practical innovations that simplify banking and improve the customer experience across different levels of financial literacy and digital adoption. This approach has helped make banking more convenient, secure, and accessible for millions of Cambodians.

Continuous evolution of ABA Mobile

ABA Mobile remains at the heart of the Bank's retail strategy. With more than 6 million users, the application has become one of Cambodia's most widely used digital financial platforms, enabling customers to manage their finances anytime and anywhere.

To meet the evolving needs of customers, ABA continuously enhances the platform with new capabilities and services. Recent innovations such as Navi, the Bank's AI-powered virtual assistant, Analytics, which helps customers better understand their spending habits, and PaySound, an instant payment voice confirmation feature, further strengthen convenience, personalization, and accessibility.

These ongoing enhancements ensure that ABA Mobile continues to set the benchmark for modern digital banking in Cambodia.

Recognition from Asian Banker

Commenting on the award, The Asian Banker evaluation committee noted, "The winning bank strengthened its position as Cambodia's leading retail Bank by combining trust, digital reach, and strong deposit franchise growth during a period of sector stress. The Bank's strong brand and low cost funding base enabled it to grow responsibly while maintaining efficiency."

Foundation for further growth

ABA continues to demonstrate strong financial performance, recording double-digit growth across assets, deposits, loans, and profitability. Supported by prudent risk management, a strong capital base, and the trust of millions of customers, the Bank remains well positioned to support Cambodia's economic development and the evolving financial needs of individuals and businesses.

Through its scale, innovation, and commitment to customer success, ABA Bank has established itself not only as Cambodia's leading retail bank, but also as one of the region's most progressive financial institutions.