IIG Bank
International Trade Finance Bank · Qui-Si-Sana Seafront, Sliema SLM 3113, Malta
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IIG Bank (Malta) Ltd is a niche international trade finance bank licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority, with offices at the Portomaso Business Tower in St Julian's and on the Qui-Si-Sana seafront in Sliema. It serves import and export companies and also takes deposits. Enquiries can be sent through the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page.
IIG Bank (Malta) Ltd is not a high street bank for everyday current accounts. It is a specialist institution that finances and supports international trade, working mainly with companies that import and export goods. Its customers are spread across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, and it concentrates on businesses trading with and within emerging markets.
The bank was established in Malta in March 2010 and operates from two addresses, one in the Portomaso Business Tower in St Julian's and one on the Qui-Si-Sana seafront in Sliema. It is listed in our directory of banks in Malta, and this page explains in plain terms what a trade finance bank does and who it is built for.
What international trade finance means
Trade finance is the set of banking tools that let a business buy from or sell to a company in another country without either side carrying all the risk. In practice that means facilities and trade services around shipments, payments and credit between buyers and sellers who may never have met. IIG describes its focus as international trade financing solutions for importers and exporters.
For a UK business looking at Malta as a base for international trading, a bank of this kind can sit alongside the island's wider offer. Our overview of financial services in Malta shows how banking, funds and corporate services fit together, while the corporate tax structure guide covers the company side.
Deposits, rates and online banking
The bank also takes deposits and publishes a deposit interest rates page and a table of exchange rates on its website. The bank positions itself as a trustworthy institution offering strong rates of return to depositors. Customers can sign in to internet banking from the website.
Recent notices show the bank has introduced a Verification of Payee service, which checks that the name on a payment matches the account holder, and publishes quarterly PSD2 statistics and a developer portal for third-party providers. In April 2026 it announced that its nomination had advanced to the voting round of the 2026 Temenos Banking Innovation Awards.
Regulation, protection and the team
IIG Bank is a fully licensed credit institution regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority under the Banking Act. It takes part in the Maltese Depositor Compensation Scheme, which pays eligible depositors up to a legal maximum, currently €100,000 per depositor, if a participating bank fails. A depositor information sheet lists the exclusions.
The executive managers are professional bankers with more than 75 years of combined experience across private banking, wealth management, corporate banking and trade finance. The bank publishes annual reports from 2010 onwards and a Pillar III disclosures report for readers who want to see its figures. A fraud prevention page explains that the bank will never ask for sensitive data, remote access to your devices or urgent transfers. Warning signs it lists include unfamiliar transactions, fake links in emails supposedly from the bank, and messages about financial services the bank does not offer. If something looks wrong, contact the bank directly rather than replying to the message.
Working with the bank from the UK
A UK exporter, importer or investor who wants Maltese banking would normally begin with a conversation about the business, its trading partners and the facilities needed. Closing dates matter in trade, so the bank's list of Maltese bank holidays, which includes dates such as Freedom Day and Republic Day, is worth checking before you plan a payment. Many clients also need advisers to set up a company, so our featured partner CLA Malta and local firms such as AE Business Advisors and Apex Group (Malta) are useful to know. For personal everyday banking, see APS Bank in Birkirkara. The Malta tax guide for UK nationals explains the tax picture.
To contact IIG Bank, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the bank.
Questions about IIG Bank
What does IIG Bank (Malta) Ltd do?
It is a niche international trade finance bank. It provides facilities and trade services mainly to import and export companies, especially those trading with and in emerging markets, and it also takes deposits.
Where are the IIG Bank offices?
The bank lists Level 20 of the Portomaso Business Tower in St Julian's and a second address on the Qui-Si-Sana seafront in Sliema. The directory address is the Sliema one.
Is IIG Bank regulated in Malta?
Yes. It is a fully licensed credit institution regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority and operates under the Banking Act. It also participates in the Maltese Depositor Compensation Scheme.
How much are deposits protected?
As a member of the Maltese Depositor Compensation Scheme, the bank's depositors are covered up to the legal maximum, currently €100,000 per depositor. The depositor information sheet lists exclusions, so read it before relying on the scheme.
Where do the bank's customers come from?
The bank's customers are spread across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Most are import and export companies, particularly businesses trading with emerging markets, rather than individuals looking for a standard current account.
How do I get in touch through VisitMalta.co.uk?
Use the enquiry form on this page and give a short description of what you need, such as trade finance or a deposit. We will pass your message to the bank, which can then reply to you directly.
Practical information
IIG Bank (Malta) Ltd lists two addresses: Level 20, Portomaso Business Tower, St Julian's STJ4011, and the Qui-Si-Sana seafront, Sliema SLM3113. The directory address is in Sliema. The bank gives no opening hours for either office, but it publishes a list of Maltese bank holidays when branches are closed. To ask about trade finance or deposits, send your details through the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the bank.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the IIG Bank website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.