Founded in may 1977, Bancaribe Curaçao Bank, N.V. became the first foreign financial institution authorized to operate under an international banking license in Curaçao. Since then, it has maintained a solid and trustworthy trajectory, guided by strict regulatory compliance and adherence to global best banking practices.
Throughout its 48 years of operation, the Bank has earned consistent recognition from clients , authorities, and financial system stakeholders for its capital strength, banking tradition, and unwavering commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance. These attributes have cemented its reputation as a key player in Curaçao and the markets it serves, offering stakeholders security and confidence.
Bancaribe Curaçao Bank is part of a financial group with over 70 years of history, originating with the founding of Bancaribe in Venezuela in 1954, an institution that currently serves more than 860,000 clients. The group includes Bancaribe International Bank, headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico (USA), and Bancaribe Capital, an investment advisory firm registered and regulated in the USA.
Building on this legacy, Bancaribe Curaçao Bank has, over the past four years, developed an ambitious digital transformation plan, positioning itself among the leaders in technological innovation within Curaçao’s international banking sector. This evolution has enhanced its value proposition and elevated customer experience.
In line with its strategic vision, since 2023, Bancaribe Curaçao Bank has been working on adopting the Principles for Responsible Banking promoted by UNEP FI. This initiative has enabled the Bank to begin implementing methodologies and tools for analyzing portfolio impacts, laying the foundation for a sustainability strategy aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As signatories, we reaffirm our commitment to building a responsible and resilient business model that actively contributes to the prosperity of the societies in which we operate.