MALAYSIA, RAKYAT NEWS – PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI) has once again proven its excellence in the banking sector by clinching two prestigious awards at the 18th Annual Transaction Banking Awards 2024, organized by Alpha Southeast Asia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The state-owned bank was recognized for its outstanding contributions in the categories of *Best Online Trade Facilitation Solution in Indonesia 2024 and Best Cross-Border Payment Solution in Indonesia 2024.

The awards were received by I Gede Widya Anantayoga, Head of Wholesale Transaction Product & Partnership Division, and Auzaiy, Head of Cash Management Digital Channel Department, during the ceremony held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Hussein Paolo Kartadjoemena, Director of Digital and Integrated Transaction Banking at BNI, emphasized that these accolades underscore the bank’s unwavering commitment to innovation and delivering top-tier solutions for its customers. “These awards reaffirm BNI’s dedication to providing seamless and efficient trade finance and cross-border payment services,” he stated in a press release issued on Friday.

BNI has consistently demonstrated its leadership in the banking industry, particularly in trade finance and cross-border transactions. As of September 2024, the bank held a 14.67% market share in trade finance and a dominant 19.65% share in domestic bank guarantees. This performance solidifies BNI’s position as the fourth-largest player in trade finance and the second-largest in bank guarantees in Indonesia.

The bank’s trade finance transactions reached an impressive $40.4 billion, while domestic bank guarantees totaled Rp18.1 trillion. These milestones highlight BNI’s robust capabilities in supporting corporate and business clients through its comprehensive digital ecosystem, particularly via its BNIdirect platform.

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