Mass layoffs at one of the largest banks in Poland

BNP Paribas plans to implement group layoffs affecting up to 400 employees between 2027 and 2029 to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. The decision is driven by the need to adapt its operational model to the evolving business environment and increasing digitalization. As of 2025, the bank employed approximately 7.1 thousand people and reported employee benefit costs of nearly 1.6 billion PLN. BNP Paribas ranks as the sixth largest bank in Poland by assets, with 180.7 billion PLN in 2025 and serving 2.7 million clients. The largest bank in Poland is PKO BP, with over 12 million clients and assets exceeding 500 billion PLN.