Banco del Austro S.A. (Ecuador)

Banco del Austro S.A. is a financial institution located in Cuenca, Ecuador. It was founded in the late 1970s by a group of entrepreneurs, including the Eljuri Antón, Mora Vázquez, and Peña Calderón families. The bank started its operations on November 28, 1977, with an initial capital of 31.5 million sucres and a rented building on Bolívar Street. Over the years, Banco del Austro has expanded its services to become one of the largest banks in the country, with branches in major cities. The bank aims to meet the needs of Ecuadorians by focusing on values such as transparency, teamwork, security, innovation, efficiency, and service. It offers a range of products and services, including Visa and MasterCard credit cards, designed to meet the expectations and needs of its customers. Banco del Austro prides itself on being close to the people and helping them achieve their dreams.