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Deutsche Bank vs UBS

Side-by-side credit pricing comparison from Pillar 3 disclosures.

Last updated: March 2026 · Data source: public Pillar 3 disclosures
Verdict:

On a representative BBB+ EUR 25M 5-year term loan, UBS is the cheaper lender by 14bp in minimum spread. For a EUR 25M facility, that's EUR 34,761 per year.

Bank profiles compared

Metric Deutsche Bank
Germany		 UBS
Switzerland
IRB approachMixedMixed
Cost-to-income64.0%70.0%
Effective tax rate26.8%25.6%
Avg corporate PD4.26%3.50%
Avg LGD unsecured31.1%31.8%
Avg LGD secured20.0%20.0%
Funding spread (bp)20bp15bp
Corporate EADEUR 244bnEUR 52bn

Sample RAROC: BBB+ EUR 25M 5Y term loan

Both banks priced on the exact same deal — 150bp spread, 20bp commitment fee, 60-month maturity. Higher RAROC means the bank earns more from this deal. Lower min-spread means the borrower gets a better rate.

Component Deutsche Bank UBS
Annual revenueEUR 385,000EUR 385,000
Operating costEUR 154,000EUR 154,000
Expected lossEUR 28,750EUR 28,750
Capital required (FPE)EUR 2,451,320EUR 2,451,320
RAROC (after tax)6.70%7.25%
Min spread for 12% RAROC268bp254bp
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FAQ: Deutsche Bank vs UBS

Which bank is cheaper on corporate credit: Deutsche Bank or UBS?
On a BBB+ EUR 25M 5-year term loan, UBS requires a minimum spread of 254bp to reach a 12% RAROC hurdle, versus 268bp at the other bank — a difference of 14bp on the same deal.
How do Deutsche Bank and UBS compare on corporate PD?
Deutsche Bank reports an EAD-weighted corporate PD of 4.26%, while UBS reports 3.50%. The gap reflects differences in obligor mix and geography rather than underwriting quality.
How do the two banks differ on IRB approach?
Deutsche Bank uses Mixed and UBS uses Mixed. The IRB approach determines whether internal LGD models or supervisory LGDs apply, which materially affects capital required on every corporate facility.
What deal is used in this comparison?
A single standardised facility: BBB+ rated, EUR 25M drawn on a EUR 30M commitment, 5-year tenor, 150bp spread, 20bp commitment fee. Both banks are priced on this exact deal using their own disclosed Pillar 3 parameters.