Banco Patagonia S.A. (Argentina)

Banco Patagonia S.A. is a prominent Argentine commercial bank that provides a wide range of financial services to individuals, SMEs, corporations, agribusinesses, and the public sector. Headquartered in Buenos Aires, the bank was incorporated in 1928, although its modern structure emerged from a series of mergers and acquisitions, including Banco Mildesa, Banco de Río Negro, Banco Sudameris, and Lloyds TSB Argentina. In 2004, it adopted its current name and has since grown into one of Argentina’s top 15 banks, with over 200 service points and more than 775,000 clients nationwide. The bank’s most important products include savings and checking accounts, personal and commercial loans, credit and debit cards, leasing, mutual funds, insurance, and digital banking services. It also offers specialized services through subsidiaries such as GPAT Compañía Financiera, Patagonia Valores, and Banco Patagonia Uruguay. Its most recognized brand is Banco Patagonia, under which all retail and corporate services are marketed. As of 2024, Banco do Brasil S.A. is the controlling shareholder with 80.39% ownership, followed by ANSES (FGS) with 15.29%, and the Province of Río Negro with 3.17%. The bank is listed on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (BCBA: BPAT) and has previously been listed on the São Paulo Stock Exchange (BOVESPA). With a legacy of over 90 years, Banco Patagonia continues to focus on innovation, customer proximity, and sustainable growth within Argentina’s evolving financial landscape.