Coronavirus in Santander Brazil

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Press Releases Brazil Universities
17/07/2020
Santander Universities Brazil helps students pay their university costs

The "Superamos Juntos" scholarship will help university students carry on studying in the current context. Total investment of more than R$4 million.

Press Releases Brazil
06/07/2020
Santander launches an online hackathon to find solutions for SMEs

The first edition in this format focuses on data and is seeking participants from all over Brazil.

Press Releases Brazil
15/06/2020
Santander Brazil and Vivo combine efforts to import 200 ventilators

Santander Brazil and Vivo have taken the unprecedent step of joining forces to import 200 ventilators from China to support Brazil's healthcare network during the covid-19 pandemic. The Vivo-Santander partnership is another example of a solidarity initiative involving companies from different sectors with the common goal of achieving sustainable conduct in the area of social responsibility.

Press Releases Brazil
10/06/2020
Santander releases package to support the automotive market during the pandemic

Starting today, Santander Brazil customers will be able to exchange their financed vehicle for a lower-priced alternative with more advantageous financing conditions and receive a cash transfer to their current account of the difference in value. This solution, known as Troca+Troco, is now being marketed by Webmotors, the bank's business and solutions platform for the automotive sector.

Press Releases Brazil
28/05/2020
Getnet creates a solution that accepts payments with emergency aid

Getnet, Santander group's technology firm specialising in digital payment solutions has announced that more than 1.3 million of the company's card machines, equipped with QR code readers, can now accept virtual debit card payments, available via the Caixa Tem app.

Press Releases Universities
19/05/2020
Banco Santander launches "Santander X Tomorrow Challenge" to find solutions to the major challenges of post covid-19

EUR 1 million in funds and benefits for the 20 new entrepreneurships to contribute the best solution to the problems that we, as a community, are facing in the new paradigm post covid-19.

Press Releases
27/04/2020
Santander mobilises €100 million for solidarity initiatives to help combat the coronavirus pandemic

Santander is mobilising €100 million worldwide to fund initiatives to combat the coronavirus. The funds are being used throughout Santander’s home markets to buy medical equipment and support research into the virus through collaboration with universities and other bodies. The Together Solidarity Fund, which was set up by the Group on 23 March with €25 million, has now reached €54 million thanks to donations from the Group subsidiaries, employees across all the countries in which it operates and contributions from third parties. 

Press Releases Brazil
02/04/2020
Santander Brazil offers automatic extension of loan payments by up to 60 days for several products

Instalments due from 16 March will be postponed with no changes to the amount owed.

Press Releases Brazil
27/03/2020
Bradesco, Itaú and Santander join emergency credit facility to fund payroll of micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises

The facility will be payable within up to 36 months, with six months' grace period, interest rate equivalent to the CDI and zero spread.

Press Releases Brazil
26/03/2020
Santander Brazil offers exclusive in-branch service for the elderly and a 12% discount on online purchases in pharmacies

These new measures aim to reduce the risk for the most vulnerable members of the community and encourage fewer people to go out into the streets during the quarantine period.

Press Releases Brazil
25/03/2020
Private banks join forces to support the fight against covid-19

Bradesco, Itaú and Santander have committed to importing and donating to the Brazilian health ministry five million rapid tests, as well as tomographs and respirators.

Press Releases Brazil
24/03/2020
Santander Brasil waives fees for MEIs and offers grace period in working capital facility

Santander Brazil is offering special conditions in financial solutions to help Brazilian entrepreneurs breathe easier. 

Press Releases Brazil
19/03/2020
Santander Brazil announces changes in the operation of its branches

Measures take effect on 24 March and include changing branch opening hours and closing branches in São Paulo and Rio.

Press Releases Brazil
17/03/2020
Santander adopts measures to reduce damage of the new coronavirus

Bank is extending 10% of the credit limit of all adimplent clients and anticipated for April or the total payment of 13th salaries for all operations.

Press Releases Brazil
17/03/2020
Santander Brasil adopta medidas para reducir al mínimo los efectos del nuevo coronavirus

Aumenta el límite de las tarjetas de crédito para todos los clientes en un 10% y adelantará a abril el pago total del 13º salario de todos los empleados.