Banque et Caisse d´Epargne de l´Etat, Luxembourg products, services and reviews

About Banque et Caisse d´Epargne de l´Etat, Luxembourg

Banque et Caisse d’Épargne de l’État, Luxembourg (BCEE), known locally under the Spuerkeess brand, is a state-owned Luxembourg credit institution established in 1856 that focuses on domestic retail and commercial banking. It provides current and savings accounts, euro payments within SEPA (credit transfers and direct debits), international transfers via SWIFT, payment cards, consumer and mortgage lending, and services for businesses such as operating accounts, financing, cash management, and trade finance; it also offers securities custody, brokerage, and fund solutions through its asset management subsidiary. The bank operates a nationwide branch and ATM network and provides online and mobile banking under S-Net, with authentication typically handled via LuxTrust credentials in line with PSD2 strong customer authentication requirements. Accounts are generally euro-denominated with Luxembourg IBANs; fees, interest rates, and card terms are published in the bank’s official tariff schedule and vary by package and usage. BCEE is licensed in Luxembourg, supervised by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), and subject to EU prudential rules; eligible deposits are covered by the Fonds de garantie des dépôts Luxembourg (FGDL) up to EUR 100,000 per depositor per bank, and certain investment services fall under the Système d’indemnisation des investisseurs Luxembourg (SIIL) within statutory limits. Services are offered in the main languages used in Luxembourg, and account opening and product eligibility depend on residency status and documentation; remote onboarding may be available for qualifying applicants. Users should review the bank’s current terms, fee schedule, and product documentation, including any conditions for card and digital wallet usage, before subscribing.