Best Bank in Costa Rica

Scotiabank is one of the best banks in Costa Rica! The bank established its first branch in Costa Rica in 1995. It acquired Interfin Bank in 2006 to become the largest private bank in the country, offering brokerage, leasing and wealth management services.

Scotiabank de Costa Rica S.A. is a subsidiary of The Bank of Nova Scotia, providing a range of innovative financial products and services to individual, small and medium sized business, large corporations and governments. The bank has received many awards and distinctions, some of which include:
- “Best Foreign Exchange Bank” in Costa Rica by Global Finance (2009).
- “Bank of the Year in Costa Rica” by The Banker (2008).
- “Best Bank in Costa Rica” by Global Finance (2008).
- “Best Emerging Market Banks in Latin America” (Scotiabank de Costa Rica & Scotiabank Jamaica) by Global Finance (2008).

In addition, Scotiabank has been rated amongst the top 10 best performing financial services firms in the world, according to consulting group Oliver Wyman.

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