Finibanco
Millennium bcp
Banco Espírito Santo (BES)
Banco Primus
Barclays Bank
Banco Português de Investimento (BPI)
Banco Português de Gestão
Banco Santander Totta
Activo Bank 7
Banco Best
Banco Investimento Global
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Banco Popular
Montepio Geral
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA)
Banco Português de Negócios (BPN)
Caixa Galicia
Banco Privado Português (BPP)
Banco Invest
Crédito Agrícola
Banif Mais
Banco BIC (Portugal)
Caja Duero
Deutsche Bank
Banco Efisa
Banco de Portugal
Banco Finantia
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List of Banks in Portugal
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on June 14, 2012
1 min read· Last updated: November 21, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Portugal hosts a mix of domestic and international banks offering consumer, investment, and trade finance solutions.
- Major players include Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), Millennium bcp, Banco Santander Totta, Novo Banco/BES successor.
- Numerous banks in the list have undergone rebranding, mergers, or restructuring (e.g., BES → Novo Banco).
- Some institutions specialize in niche segments, such as Banco Primus in auto and consumer credit.
- Several listed names are no longer active banks or have been absorbed by other entities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the largest bank in Portugal by assets?
Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) is the largest by aggregate domestic assets, followed by Millennium bcp, Santander via Banco Santander Portugal, Novo Banco, and CaixaBank via BPI ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Portugal?utm_source=openai)).
What happened to Banco Espírito Santo (BES)?
BES was split in August 2014 into a ‘good bank’ Novo Banco and a ‘bad bank’ holding toxic assets ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banco_Esp%C3%ADrito_Santo?utm_source=openai)).
What does Banco Primus specialize in?
Banco Primus is a Portuguese bank founded in 2005, specializing in auto financing (vehicles and motorcycles) and personal loans, with headquarters in Paço de Arcos and branches across Portugal and Spain ([pt.wikipedia.org](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banco_Primus?utm_source=openai)).
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