The Public Bank Berhad is one of the first foreign banks to commence its overseas branch operations in Lao PDR on 18 December 1995. With 30 years of banking track records in Lao PDR, Public Bank has 4 branches, with 2 branches in Vientiane and one each in Savannakhet and Pakse.
In January 2024, Public Bank Lao Limited was incorporated after obtaining approval from the Bank of Lao PDR (BOL) to upgrade the banking operations of Public Bank Berhad overseas branches into a foreign owned local bank.
Public Bank Lao Limited (PBLL) has its Head Office in Vientiane Capital and maintains the 4 existing branches located in the cities as mentioned above.
Public Bank Lao Limited (PBLL) is a wholly owned banking subsidiary of Public Bank Berhad which is the largest non-Government linked banking group in Malaysia. Public Bank Group offers a wide range of banking and financial services.
The Public Bank Group has broadened its banking services to encompass a diverse range of financial products, including personal and commercial banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, share broking, trustee and nominee services, unit trust funds management, as well as bancassurance and general insurance. Embracing technological advancements, the Group strives to enhance customer service by aligning with evolving digital needs.
With a strong tradition of service excellence, Public Bank reaches out to its customers via a network of 314 well distributed branches in Malaysia. In addition to its strong domestic operations, the Group has extensive branch network in the region with a network of 79 branches in Hong Kong and China, 32 branches in Cambodia, 40 branches in Vietnam, 4 branches in Laos and 3 branches in Sri Lanka.
