Santander launches digital bank in US to gain cheaper funding for auto loans


FILE PHOTO: The logo of Santander bank is seen on the facade of a branch in Mexico City, Mexico June 17, 2024. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo

MADRID/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Spain's Santander launched its digital bank in the United States on Monday, which will help it to fund over $30 billion of auto lending assets and broaden its retail business in the country, U.S. CEO Tim Wennes told Reuters.

The euro zone's third-biggest lender by market value is one of the few European banks with a retail presence in the U.S. market following the exit of rivals BBVA and BNP Paribas.

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