Santander

Santander is a global retail and commercial bank serving individuals and businesses across Europe and the Americas. Founded in 1857, the bank operates in 10 core markets and employs more than 202,000 people. It reports a customer base of nearly 180 million, delivered through retail and business banking services built around what the firm describes as a Simple, Personal and Fair approach.

The bank's stated purpose is to help people and businesses prosper while breaking down financial barriers and exclusion. In practice this spans several lines of business: lending to small businesses, retail and commercial banking, and a set of programmes in green finance and sustainable growth. It also runs financial education initiatives intended to widen access to financial security within the communities it serves.

Technical work at Santander is concentrated in banking technology and financial services, including lending infrastructure and sustainable finance. The firm frames its commitments around inclusive economic progress and the removal of barriers to prosperity, alongside financing for sustainable growth.

Further information is available at santander.com.