Banks in Guatemala

List of major banks in Guatemala:
  • Americano Bank
  • Bank of Guatemala
  • Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala
  • Banco Azteca
  • Banco Promerica
  • BAC Guatemala
  • Banco de Credito
  • Banco Industrial
  • Banco Inmobiliario
  • Banco Internacional
  • Banco Reformador
  • Citi
  • Credito Hipotecario Bank
  • Scotiabank
  • ViviBanco
The Bank of Guatemala was established in 1945 as an autonomous entity responsible for all of the functions that correspond to a central bank. The most important legal instruments that rule the Bank of Guatemala include: its Organic Law, the Monetary Law, and the Bank Law.

Scotiabank expanded its operations in Guatemala by acquiring Banco de Antigua in February 2008, and increased its equity with an investment of US$18.7 Million, turning it into a more solid institution with higher expansion opportunities. The Bank offers different categories of products and services such as Personal and Micro Business Loans; Savings Accounts; Certificates of Deposit; Credit Cards; and Remittances.

Citi has a strong presence in Guatemala since 1975 with leadership in corporate banking, and providing world-class financial services. Citi entered the retail financial market through its acquisition of Grupo Financiero Uno and Grupo Financiero Cuscatlan in 2007. Citi Guatemala offers a range of banking services and investment products to clients in the retail, credit card and local commercial segments.

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