BajaNomad

Which Mexican bank is owned by BofA

Dianamo - 1-16-2006 at 02:12 PM

Bank of American either owes all or much of a Mexican bank. Will you let me know which one it is?

Thanks,
DianaMo;)

JZ - 1-16-2006 at 02:35 PM

Banco Santander Serfin

Packoderm - 1-16-2006 at 07:28 PM

"Citibank, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo have all bought into or established a relationship with a Mexican bank: Citibank owns Banamex, Bank of America has an ownership stake in Santander-Serfin, and Wells Fargo has alliances with Bancomer and HSBC Mexico."
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y20B52A7C

Banco Serfin

Gypsy Jan - 1-16-2006 at 07:28 PM

Here's a link to the parent company:

http://www.gruposantander.com/pagina/indice/0,,787_3_2,00.ht...

Most American financial institutions

Gypsy Jan - 1-16-2006 at 07:42 PM

have developed a corresponding relationship with Mexico since the regulatory rules were relaxed in the last few years.

To the best of my knowledge, BoA does not have a controlling interest in any Mexican bank.

HSBC bought control of Banco Bital, BoA has a "corresponding interest"

BoA has a "corresponding interest" in Santander Serfin and probably other Mexican banks.

Which Mexican bank is owned by BofA

cathart - 1-16-2006 at 10:54 PM

Actually, I use Scotia Bank, because they don't charge any fees to withdraw money in Baja. I have a B of A account, and I never see an additional charge when I have made a withdrawal.

Isn't Scotia Bank, HSBC??

Hook - 1-17-2006 at 10:09 AM

If so, that would explain it.

mrchuck - 1-17-2006 at 10:06 PM

B of A has ownership in 2 banks. Scotia Inverlat and Santander Serfin.
Only these two.
There is NO B of A charge for using your B of A atm card in Mexico, at these 2 banks.
Works wonderfully, and saves me lots of fees.

Saludos,,,,mc

[Edited on 1-18-2006 by mrchuck]