It was the first commercial bank in the Soviet Union. Soon other banks followed. The development of Estonian commercial banking has been quite tumultuous during its short history.
Tegemist oli esimese kommertspangaga Nõukogude Liidus. Peagi järgnesid teised pangad. Eesti kommertspanganduse areng on olnud oma lühikese ajaloo jooksul üpris tormiline.