Recognition from the financial sector
The financial publication Euromoney has awarded Banco Santander the title of 'Best Bank in the World' in its 2026 'Awards for Excellence'. The recognition highlights the bank's transformation, its capital management and investment in technology, consolidating its position in Europe and America.
The prestigious financial publication Euromoney He has appointed Banco Santander such as 'Best Bank in the World' in its 2026 edition of the 'Awards for ExcellenceThis award recognizes the group's successful transformation into a simpler, stronger and more connected global bank, supported by record results and a technology investment strategy.
A recognized growth and digitization strategy
The award reflects the solid evolution of Santander in recent years, marked by the fulfillment of its strategy 2023-2025 and exceeding the key targets set for investors. The company has achieved a fourth consecutive year of record profits, increasing its customer base to 180 million globally. Euromoney It highlights the bank's ability to strengthen its international franchise through strategic acquisitions and continued investment in common global platforms, which improve the customer experience and optimize operating costs across all its markets.
Ana Botín, president of Banco Santander, he valued the recognition: "In the last decade, more than 70 million customers have chosen Santanderwhich means that today we serve 176 million people and businesses. On behalf of all of them – and our extraordinary team at Europa y América- who go one step further every day and do exceptional work - we are proud to be recognized by Euromoney as the Best Bank in the World. This recognition reflects the progress we have made, but we know we still have an even greater opportunity ahead of us.”
Leadership in key markets and business segments
In addition to the main award, Santander has been named 'Best in the World for Consumer Finance'Thanks to the size and transformation of this business area, the publication highlights the entity's leadership, supported by the continuous growth in financing volume, advances in risk modeling, digital loan origination, and its leading position in auto finance platforms.
At a regional level, the group has won the following awards: 'Best Retail Bank in Latinoamérica', 'Best Investment Bank in Latinoamérica' y 'Best Bank for SMEs in Europa'. The recognition of Euromoney It extends to multiple geographies and business areas, as detailed below:
| Specific Award | Region/Country |
|---|---|
| Best Bank | Chile, México, Portugal |
| Best Retail Bank | Latinoamérica, Brasil |
| Best Investment Bank | Latinoamérica, España, Portugal |
| Best Bank for SMEs | Europa, Argentina, España, Uruguay |
| Best Bank in ESG | Latinoamérica, Argentina, España, Uruguay |
| Best Bank for Sustainable Finance | Brasil |
| Best Digital Bank for Individual Customers | Argentina |
| Best Investment Bank for Financing Solutions | Argentina, Perú |
| Best Investment Bank for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) | Colombia |
| Best Bank in Corporate Responsibility | Portugal |
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