Responding to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

Following the recent aggression against Ukraine, we have been working to support the response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis, as well as acting to ensure Santander complies with the imposed sanctions against Russia.

To support our Ukrainian customers in Poland and other European markets, we have now removed fees on all permitted transfers to Ukraine.

Furthermore, to assist in the response to the humanitarian crisis, Santander is making an initial donation of €1 million to the Red Cross and UNHCR, the UN refugee agency. In the coming days we will offer customers and employees in Europe the ability to make their own donations and Santander will match all donations from employees.

In addition to the above measures, among other initiatives, to support our Ukrainian customers living in Poland, Santander Bank Polska has put in place other measures such as suspended account and card fees, charge-free use of ATMs and ongoing access to cash in branches and via ATMs.

We stand with the people of Ukraine and remain ready to do whatever we can to support the humanitarian response. 

Actions

Santander Bank Polska

Santander Bank Polska has been working with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to develop a solution that provides quick and secure access to cash for refugees fleeing to Poland from Ukraine to support their transition and integration into the country. Press release

Santander Asset Management

Santander Asset Management donates a total of 250,000 euros from its Santander Sostenible 1 solidarity fund in Spain to the Red Cross and UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, to help meet the most critical needs of the Ukrainian population.

Openbank

Openbank, Santander’s fully digital bank, is offering a basic payment account to all Ukrainians who had to leave their country due to the war in recent weeks.

SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE

The SCF’s business units are running different actions - in terms of fundraising initiatives; collection of goods; volunteering; psychological, logistical and financial support - to help the affected people by the conflict. Furthermore, the SCF’s business units in Austria, Germany, Italy, Nordics and Poland have done several donations to different NGOs to assist in response to the humanitarian crisis.

FUNDACIÓN BANCO SANTANDER

Fundación Banco Santander has donated EUR 250,000 through its Santander Ayuda programme to 11 small and medium-sized NGOs that are helping Ukrainian refugees arriving in Spain.