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- Banco Macro S.A. is a leading private national bank in Argentina, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Buenos Aires. It provides a broad range of banking products and financial services primarily to retail customers, low and middle-income individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, and corporate clients across Argentina. Its core offerings include savings and checking accounts; time deposits; personal, consumer, and mortgage loans; credit cards including Visa and American Express; fund management; insurance products; direct and mobile banking transactions; corporate lending including short, medium, and long-term loans; cash management; collection services; payroll services; foreign exchange transactions; and foreign trade services. Banco Macro also operates as trustee agent and manager of mutual funds and offers stock exchange services through subsidiaries.
In recent major developments, Banco Macro received authorization from Argentina’s central bank to merge with Banco BMA S.A.U., consolidating operations to enhance market position and operational efficiency. Furthermore, Banco Macro entered into a stock purchase agreement in 2023 to acquire Banco Itaú Argentina and its subsidiaries, marking a significant strategic expansion in its banking operations. In 2025, Banco Macro announced a substantial share repurchase program totaling 225 billion Argentine pesos, reflecting a commitment to shareholder value in the current macroeconomic context. The bank continues to innovate in financial services, maintaining leadership in personal loans and retail banking while expanding its corporate services footprint nationwide.
Banco Macro operates predominantly in Argentina with a focus on serving domestic markets through its extensive branch and digital network. It employs approximately 8,800 employees and strategically aims to strengthen its multi-service banking model for both individuals and businesses. The company remains publicly traded under the ticker BMA on the NYSE and BCBA stock exchanges.