Santander, World’s Best Private Bank for HNW Clients
Santander Private Banking has been awarded 15 prizes by Euromoney. The bank has been named the World’s Best Private Bank for High Net Worth (HNW) clients, one of the most prestigious awards in the industry, recognizing its value proposition for this segment.
In addition to the global award, Santander has received a wide range of recognitions across multiple categories and regions, including Best International Private Bank in Latin America, Best for Structured Products in the region, and Best Private Bank for HNW clients and for Alternative Investments in Europe.
The publication also recognizes Santander as the Best International Private Bank in key markets such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Uruguay and Poland. In Spain, Santander has been recognized as Best Private Bank for Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients, Best for Alternative Investments and Best for Family Office Services; and in Brazil, as Best Private Bank for Sustainability.
These industry awards highlight the strength of our private banking model, which combines an innovative, modern vision with a solid and consistent long-term strategy. They also recognize the commitment and talent of our teams around the world, who work every day to deliver the best service and create long-term value for our clients, to whom we are grateful for their trust.
Alfonso Castillo, global head of Santander Private Banking
For more than 20 years, Euromoney has identified best practices in private banking and wealth management globally. The breadth of the recognitions received this year by Santander reflects the strength of its service offering, the innovation of its solutions and the client-focused approach that defines its private banking business.
Santander Private Banking offers clients a personalized service with private bankers specialized in key markets across Europe and the Americas, combining deep local expertise with a global platform that provides access to diversified investment opportunities.
Santander named ‘Best Private Bank’ in Spain and Poland by The Banker
Santander Private Banking has been recognized by The Banker magazine with three awards in its Global Private Banking Awards 2025: Best Private Bank in Spain for the sixth year, Best Private Bank in Poland for the first time, and Highly Commended for Best Private Bank in Mexico. These recognitions reaffirm the strength of Santander’s global private banking model, which combines an international offering with deep local expertise and a client-centered value proposition.
The prestigious magazine, part of the Financial Times Group, recognizes each year the excellence and leadership of the world’s most outstanding institutions in the sector, assessing service quality, strategy, innovation, and financial performance. This year’s awards highlight, among other aspects, Santander’s ability to provide tailored solutions, its innovation and digitalization efforts, and ultimately, the unique value proposition the bank offers its clients.
With a presence in more than twelve markets and a global model that combines specialized advisory, advanced investment solutions, and a robust digital platform, Santander Private Banking continues to strengthen its leadership as one of the global leading private banks.
Founded in 1926, The Banker magazine’s annual Global Private Banking Awards, organized in collaboration with Professional Wealth Management (PWM), are considered among the most prestigious in the industry. Candidates are evaluated by an independent panel of experts who assess their growth, progress in strategic plans, profitability, and the quality of their client relationships and asset management. The 2025 edition marks the 18th anniversary of the Global Private Banking Awards.
Photo 1: Spain: Javier García Gómez, Sol Moreno de los Rios and Juan Ignacio Prat
Photo 2: Poland: Antonio Costa, Piotr Furman and Alejandra Entrecanales