PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, or BNI, has once again received recognition for its role in supporting the digital transformation of the higher education sector. BNI received the Most Strategic Partner for Digital Campus Financial Ecosystem award at the Diktisaintek Awards 2025, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.
The award was received at an event held at Building D of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology in Jakarta on December 19, 2025. This appreciation is given for BNI's consistency in developing digital financial ecosystem solutions that support the Impactful Diktisaintek program, particularly in strengthening modern and integrated campus financial governance.
Eko Setyo Nugroho, Director of Institutional Banking at PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, stated that the award serves as an impetus for the company to continue strengthening its role as a strategic partner for universities. According to him, the campus digital transformation requires the support of a transparent, accountable, and data-driven financial system.
"BNI is committed to providing an integrated digital financial ecosystem to support more efficient and modern campus financial management," said Eko in a written statement.
Through the development of the Digital Financial Ecosystem, BNI is seen as actively contributing to improving the quality of higher education financial management. This approach not only promotes operational efficiency in educational institutions but also strengthens the role of the higher education sector in supporting national economic growth.
Eko added that BNI will continue to expand its support for digital transformation in education through comprehensive financial solutions, for all education levels, from primary school to university level. These solutions connect educational institutions, students, parents, and service partners in one secure and efficient integrated system.
"BNI's digital infrastructure enables real-time management of transactions and campus activities while enhancing the user experience in the modern education era," said Eko.
In its implementation, BNI provides various digital banking transaction services developed in a customized manner with a closed-loop transaction concept for the needs of educational institutions. These services include BNI Direct, Virtual Account debit and credit, and Financial Dashboard.
Besides that, BNI also offers an integrated payment system thru various channels, such as BNI VA e-Collection, QRIS, Internet Payment Gateway (IPG), credit cards, TapCash, student cards, and other digital payment channels.
The Diktisaintek Award 2025 is awarded to partners deemed to have made significant contributions to supporting the national higher education transformation program. The Impactful Diktisaintek Program is a strategic step by the Ministry of Education and Technology to address the challenges of human resource development while supporting the achievement of the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.
With this achievement, BNI affirms its position as a strategic partner for universities in building an inclusive and sustainable digital campus ecosystem, in line with the education transformation agenda and the strengthening of the national economy.