Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne apps join the global top 15%

According to the 2026 Global Mobile Banking Benchmark published by Sia Partners on October 1, the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne mobile apps now rank in the top 15% worldwide. Climbing seven places, Groupe BPCE rose to the 21^st position out of a total of 145 apps evaluated in 20 different countries. In France, the Group also shares the top spot among retail banking networks, tied with BNPP.

Confirmed rise through the global rankings

The 2026 edition of the study confirms Groupe BPCE's improved position in mobile banking. After gaining seven places in the space of a year, the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne apps are moving closer to the best international standards as measured by the benchmark.

Sia Partners' ranking assesses the performance of the world's leading mobile banking apps. The inclusion of the Group's apps in the top 15% reflects their ability to keep advancing in a fast-moving, competitive environment.

An assessment based on 145 apps and more than 140 criteria

For its 2026 edition, Sia Partners reviewed 145 apps across 20 countries, assessing them against more than 140 criteria distributed across 12 evaluation categories. Key assessment areas included:

• Security
• Everyday banking services
• Integration of artificial intelligence
• Ease of use.

This methodology aims to assess banking apps across practical dimensions of use, performance, and user experience.

A strong position in mobile banking in France

In France, Groupe BPCE shares the top spot among retail banking networks, tied with BNPP. The benchmark also notes that, while online-only players retain a lead, the gap is narrowing with the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne apps.

This positioning reflects the growing strength of the Group's apps when judged against criteria that have become increasingly important to users: ease of navigation, security standards, personalization, and the quality of the day-to-day user experience.

A performance in line with the priorities defined in Vision 2030

This progress is consistent with the priorities defined in Groupe BPCE's Vision 2030 strategic plan. It illustrates the Group's commitment to continually improving its mobile services, with high standards for security, ease of use, and personalization.

For customers, partners, and industry observers, this result offers an independent measure of the transformation under way in the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne mobile apps.