PKO Bank Polski vs ING Bank Śląski

Product: Cash loan

PKO BP and ING Bank Śląski are two opposing bank giants — the first with 1 100 branches and the widest client base, the second with a digital philosophy and some of the lowest RRSO on the market. The pick depends on how multi-product you see your bank relationship.

Verdict

ING's RRSO (9.2–11% for an active-account client) sits 1.5–2 pp below PKO BP (10.5–13%). But ING wants a specific profile: current account plus card plus score 420+. PKO BP is more accessible — a wider profile band but priced higher.

ING runs a hard DTI ceiling (42%); PKO BP goes to 44%. Above 42% DTI ING is effectively closed. Scores: ING 420+, PKO BP 450+. Paradoxically ING is more lenient on score but stricter on DTI.

Process: PKO BP wants a branch visit above 30 000 PLN, ING handles applications fully digitally up to 200 000 PLN. For a client with full paperwork the PKO branch opens room for margin negotiation; ING does not negotiate.

Terms compared

Product PKO Bank Polski ING Bank Śląski
RRSO 2026 (with account) 10.5–13% ✓ 9.2–11%
Minimum BIK score 450+ ✓ 420+
Maximum DTI ✓ 44% 42%
Digital loan above 30 000 PLN branch visit ✓ fully online
Branch network ✓ 1 100 295

Fits for

PKO Bank Polski

  • Clients with DTI 42–44% declined at ING
  • People who value branch negotiation
  • Long-term PKO BP relationship clients

ING Bank Śląski

  • Clients with an active ING account — best RRSO
  • Digital clients wanting a no-visit process
  • Full-profile multi-product ING clients

Frequently asked questions

Which bank is cheaper on cash loans?+

ING for clients with an active current account (9.2–11%). PKO BP for non-account clients (10.5–13% vs ING's non-account 11–13%).

Which bank accepts higher DTI?+

PKO BP (up to 44%). ING sticks to 42%. A DTI 43% client at ING is almost always declined.

Does PKO BP offer online cash loans up to 200 000 PLN?+

Not fully. PKO BP handles applications online up to 30 000 PLN; above that it needs a phone call or branch visit. ING handles 200 000 PLN fully digitally.