Banco Santander Argentina S.A. (Argentina)

Banco Santander Argentina S.A. is one of the leading private financial institutions in Argentina, offering a wide range of banking and financial services to individuals, SMEs, corporations, and institutional clients. The bank was incorporated in 1968 as Banco Río de la Plata and became part of the Santander Group in 1997, following its acquisition by the Spanish multinational Banco Santander S.A., which currently owns 99.82% of the shares through its holding company Ablasa Participaciones S.L. Headquartered in Buenos Aires, Banco Santander Argentina operates 308 branches across 22 provinces, serving over 5.1 million clients, including more than 367,000 companies and 1,350 corporate clients, with a workforce of approximately 7,950 employees. The bank’s core business includes retail and commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, digital banking, and payment solutions. It is a market leader in foreign trade, transactional services, cash management, and capital markets. Among its most recognized brands and platforms are Santander Río, Santander Universidades, Superdigital, Santander Pay, and Getnet, which support its digital and financial inclusion strategies. Historically, the bank has played a pivotal role in Argentina’s financial modernization, expanding through acquisitions and technological innovation. It also maintains a strong commitment to education and social development through initiatives like Santander Universidades, which partners with over 100 public and private universities to offer scholarships, internships, and training programs.