Santander has been named the ‘Best Bank in Europe’ by financial magazine The Banker, which praised the bank for its record financial performance, strong operational resilience and clear progress in its digital transformation across its major markets this year. The judges highlighted in particular the impact of Santander’s broad balanced geographic diversification, improved ratings, and growth strategy, strengthened by the acquisition of TSB in the UK and the Group’s strong performance in Spain, Portugal and Poland.

Getnet, a leading payment solutions provider in Latin America and Iberia belonging to the Santander Group, and UnionPay International (UPI), have signed a strategic agreement to expand the acceptance of UnionPay cards in Spain and Portugal. This move reinforces both companies’ commitment to delivering a broader, more inclusive and seamless payment experience across in-store retail, ecommerce and transportation.