Santander Bank Polska vs ING Bank Śląski

Product: Cash loan

Santander Bank Polska and ING Bank Śląski are two large banks with close pricing (RRSO 10–13% for account clients). Santander wins clearly on car loans via Santander Consumer; ING on standard cash loans for active-account clients.

Verdict

ING's RRSO (9.2–11% with account) sits slightly below Santander (10–13%). But ING runs a strict DTI (42%); Santander goes to 44%. For DTI 43–44% clients Santander wins accessibility where ING declines.

Car loan: Santander Consumer Bank leads this segment in Poland (30% market share), RRSO from 8.5% on a new car. ING offers standard terms without a differentiator. For a client combining cash and car loans Santander wins clearly.

Terms compared

Product Santander Bank Polska ING Bank Śląski
RRSO 2026 (with account) 10–13% ✓ 9.2–11%
Maximum DTI ✓ 44% 42%
Car loan ✓ Santander Consumer (leader) standard offer
Branch network ✓ ~400 295
Mobile app Santander MojeID Moje ING

Fits for

Santander Bank Polska

  • Clients planning a car loan or both loans together
  • People with DTI 42–44% declined at ING
  • Multi-product Santander clients

ING Bank Śląski

  • Clients with an active ING current account — best RRSO
  • Digital clients valuing a no-visit process
  • Full-profile clients with DTI below 40%

Frequently asked questions

Which bank has lower RRSO?+

ING marginally (9.2–11% with account vs 10–13% Santander). Without an ING account the gap disappears.

Which bank is better on car loans?+

Santander Consumer Bank — market leader with 30% share. RRSO from 8.5% on a new car, from 10.5% on a used one.