1 ABN-AMRO
2 Banco Canarias de Venezuela
3 Banco Caracas – Grupo Financiero Bancaracas
4 Banco Confederado
5 Banco de Comercio Exterior (Bancoex)
6 Banco de Venezuela – Grupo Santander
7 Banco do Brasil Caracas
8 Banco Federal
9 Banco Fivenez (Banco Caracas)
10 Banco Industrial de Venezuela – Grupo Financiero
11 Banco Mercantil
12 Banco Noroco
13 Banco Occidental de Descuento, S.A.C.A.
14 Banco Plaza
15 Banco Provincial (BBV)
16 Banco Sofitasa
17 Banco Unión
18 Banco Venezolano de Crédito
19 Banesco
20 Citibank Venezuela
21 CorpBanca
22 EUROBANCO – Banco Comercial
23 InterBank (formerly Banco Internacional)
24 Royal Bank of Canada Venezuela
25 Standard Chartered
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List of Commercial Banks in Venezuela
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 19, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: September 25, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Venezuela hosts a wide range of commercial banks, including both domestic and international institutions.
- Some banks listed historically, such as ABN‑AMRO, Royal Bank of Canada Venezuela, and Standard Chartered, may no longer be active.
- Bancoex is Venezuela’s official export‑import (trade finance) bank, supporting international commerce.
- Major current players include Banesco, Banco de Venezuela, Mercantil, BBVA Provincial, and Venezolano de Crédito.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are all 25 banks still operating in Venezuela?
No; several, including ABN‑AMRO, Royal Bank of Canada Venezuela, and Standard Chartered, appear to be historical and may no longer operate locally.
What is Bancoex’s role?
Bancoex (Banco de Comercio Exterior) is Venezuela’s official export‑import bank, providing trade finance and promoting international commerce.
Which are the largest active commercial banks in Venezuela today?
Among the largest currently active banks are Banesco (largest private), Banco de Venezuela, Mercantil, BBVA Provincial, and Venezolano de Crédito.
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