Global bank founded in 1857 serving nearly 180m customers in Europe and the Americas with banking, small business lending and sustainable finance.
Santander is a global bank founded in 1857, operating in ten core markets across Europe and the Americas. It serves nearly 180 million customers - individuals and businesses - and employs over 202,000 people. Its stated business is providing simple, transparent banking services to promote financial inclusion and prosperity.
Technical work spans digital banking, financial services technology, green finance and financial education. Product lines include small business lending, community financial education programmes and sustainable finance products intended to enable sustainable growth.
The company describes its purpose as helping people and businesses prosper in a way that is Simple, Personal and Fair. Its stated commitments include breaking down barriers to financial inclusion, supporting inclusive economic progress and empowering communities through financial education.
