News Releases

Here you'll be able to find press releases by year

• 6/13/18 - Santander Bank Raises Its Prime Rate to 5%

• 6/6/18 - Santander Bank Enhances Customer Convenience by Expanding Fee-Free ATM Network with Cardtronics

• 5/22/2018 - Mahesh Aditya Named Chief Risk Officer of Santander Holdings USA, Inc.

• 5/4/18 - Santander Bank Celebrates National Small Business Week by Donating Close to $1.1 Million to Leading Non-Profits Driving Small Business Development

• 4/30/18 - Santander Earns an Upgraded Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Rating from the OCC

• 4/25/18 - Santander Bank Wins Internet Advertising Award for its Business Banking Microsite

• 4/17/18 - Santander Bank Appoints Wendy Devenish to Lead its Commercial Banking Foreign Direct Investment Business

• 3/21/18 – Santander Bank and Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Host 18th Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast for Rhode Island Business Leaders

• 3/21/2018 – Santander Bank Raises its Prime Rate to 4.75%

• 3/19/18 - Santander Provides $38.5 Million Senior Secured Equipment and Revolving Line of Credit to Cold Carriers

• 3/12/18 –Santander Bank Supports the Growth Needs of Janel Group with $10 Million Senior Secured Revolving Line of Credit

• 3/2/18 - Santander Bank Closes $72.25 Million Deal with Android Industries, LLC

• 1/25/18 – Santander Bank Gives Front-Line Colleagues a Raise; Increases Minimum Hourly Wage

• 1/8/18 – Santander Bank Shows Customers That Respect Adds Up

• 12/14/17 - Santander Bank Raises it Prime Rate to 4.50%

• 12/14/17 – Brooklyn is Now Home to Santander Bank’s First Lending Center

• 12/6/17 – Santander Opens Newest Branch in the Bronx at Grand Concourse Plaza

• 11/29/17 – Twenty-Five Food Industry Entrepreneurs Admitted to Santander’s Philanthropic Small Business Pilot Program

• 11/9/17 – Santander Appoints David Harnisch to Commercial Banking Head of Portfolio Management, Underwriting and Strategy

• 10/30/17 – Santander Announces “Inclusive Communities” Plan – A New $11 Billion, Five-Year Community Commitment
  (Includes “Inclusive Communities” Plan Summary and List of NCRC Member Organizations Endorsing Santander Bank's Plan)

• 10/3/17 – Santander Holdings USA Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock

• 10/3/17 - Santander Donates $2 Million to Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria

• 9/14/17 - Santander US Provides Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Irma

• 9/5/17 - Santander US Provides Update on Hurricane Harvey Relief

• 8/23/17 - Santander Bank Wins Prestigious Content Marketing Award

• 8/11/17 - Santander Provides $40 Million Revolving Line of Credit to Uttam Galva North America

• 7/18/17 - Santander Bank Contributes Nearly $2.9 Million to 109 Non-Profit Organizations (*Includes a Full Listing of Grants from this Round of Funding)

• 7/11/17 – Santander and New England Revolution Announce 2017 Santander Soccer Scholars℠ Program

• 7/10/17 – Santander Launches Ultimate Cash Back^SM Credit Card: First Consumer Card to Offer Unlimited 1.5% Cash Back Rewards on All Purchases with No Annual or Transaction Fees

• 6/28/17 - Santander Holdings USA Announces Capital Distributions and Maintains Capital Strength in Severe Economic Stress Scenario

• 6/27/17 - Santander Names Bank Co-Presidents and Appoints Robert Rubino Head of Corporate and Commercial Banking

• 6/15/17 –Santander Bank Raises its Prime Rate to 4.25%

• 5/25/17 – Santander Bank Empowers New Customers with the WOW Factor

• 5/17/17 – Santander Bank Announces Initiative to Support Entrepreneurs in Greater Boston’s Underserved Communities

• 5/11/17 – Santander and New England Revolution Extend Sponsorship

• 5/2/17 – Santander Bank Rallies Behind National Small Business Week

• 4/25/17 – Santander Bank Introduces 'Two Days to Fund'

• 4/20/17 – Hey, It’s Apple Pay: Santander Bank Customers Now Have More Ways to Make Secure, Convenient Purchases

• 4/19/17 – Santander Holdings USA Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock

• 4/10/17 – Santander Bank Closes Deal with OL International, Leading Transportation Solutions Provider

• 3/28/17 – Santander Bank and Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Host Economic Outlook Meeting for Rhode Island Business Community

• 3/23/17 – Santander Bank Expands its Presence in the Bronx

• 3/21/17 – Santander Bank Names John Costa as Head of Mortgage Sales

• 3/16/17 – Santander Bank Raises its Prime Rate to 4.00%

• 2/28/17 - Santander Bank Opens Two New Branches in Brooklyn

• 2/21/17 - Santander Provides $30 Million to Bonamar Corporation, Leading Supplier of Crabmeat and Seafood Product

• 2/14/17 - Extended Hours and a New, Contemporary Look Make Banking at Santander More Convenient for Customers

• 1/19/17 – Santander Holdings USA Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock

• 12/29/16 – Santander Donates More than $3.3 Million in New Charitable Giving to 118 Non-Profit Organizations
• 12/15/16 – Santander Bank Raises its Prime Rate to 3.75%
• 12/11/16 – Eagles Fan Cory Bachstein Attempted $20,000 Kick as Part of the "Santander Field Goal Challenge"
• 11/3/16 - Santander's Business Banking Customers Are Going Mobile
• 10/13/16 - Santander Opens its 19th Philadelphia Branch in the New Rodin Square Complex
• 8/30/16 - Form 10-Q filing 2Q 2016
• 7/19/16 - Santander Holdings USA declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock
• 7/14/16 - Statement on the Consent Order Issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB)
• 6/29/16 Statement on Results of the Federal Reserve's Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR)
• 6/21/16 - Santander Awards Over $3.1 Million in New Charitable Grants to Leading Community Organization
• 5/25/16 - Santander celebrates branch relocation to Union Square area with non-profit donation and ribbon cutting
• 5/19/16 - Santander opens new branch at Boston Medical Center
• 4/20/16 - Santander Holdings USA declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock
• 4/15/16 - Opening a new account at Santander? There's an award winning app for that
• 4/12/16 - Santander leads $115 million senior secured line of credit to industry leader - The Fishin' Company
• 4/12/16 - Santander's Money Market Savings Account named one of 2016's best by Nerdwallet
• 4/5/16 - Santander and Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce survey local business leaders on Rhode Island economy
• 3/29/16 - Santander and greater Boston Chamber of Commerce survey local business leaders on Massachusetts economy
• 3/23/16 - Santander Names Elsie Leon-Cruz as New Region President for the Bank's Metro New York/Northern New Jersey Region
• 3/23/16 - Santander Names Sarah Lindstrom as New Region President for the Bank's Southern and Western New England Region
• 3/21/2016 - Santander sponsors Team BMC, Boston Medical Center's 2016 Boston Marathon Team, with Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Jeff Bauman and Actor Jake Gyllenhaal Serving as Honorary Co-Captains
• 3/09/2016 New York Financial Industries Leaders to Honor Albert Spada of Santander Bank, N.A.
• 03/09/2016 Santander Appoints New Head of its Middle Market Business
• Santander Select Personalized Banking Services Are Now Available in Six More Locations
• Santander Provides $2.3 Million in New Grants to Support Leading Community Organizations
• Santander Holdings USA Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock
• Santander Provides $25 Million Senior Secured Line of Credit to International Seafood Marketer – The Tuna Store

• Santander Bank Announces Prime Rate Increase
• Santander supports Massachusetts State Treasurer Deb Goldberg's College Savings Program
• Santander's New Simply Right^SM Checking Account Makes Banking Rightfully Simple
• Santander Launches Inaugural Holiday Book Drive to Benefit Eagles Youth Partnership and Philadelphia Schools
• Santander Holdings USA Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock
• Santander Select^SM Personalized Banking Services Now Available at Needham Branch
• Santander Select^SM Personalized Banking Services Now Available at Framingham Branch
• Santander Select^SM Personalized Banking Services Now Available at Brookline Branch
• Santander Select^SM Personalized Banking Services Now Available at Boston Branch
• Santander Select^SM Personalized Banking Services Now Available at Scotch Plains Branch
• Santander Select^SM Personalized Banking Services Now Available at Lincoln Branch
• Santander's Josephine Moran Named One of the "Top Women in Business in Staten Island"
• Santander Kicks off "Field Goal Challenge" for Philadelphia Eagles Fans
• Santander Holdings USA Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock
• Santander Provides Scholarships to York College Students
• Santander Supports President's Society Program at LaGuardia Community College
• Santander Holdings USA Strengthens Board with New Independent Directors
• Santander Donates $175,000 to the American Red Cross
• Santander Recognized with Digital Strategy Award from Innovation Enterprise
• Santander Select^SM is Now Available in 14 Locations
• Southern Methodist University and Santander Offer Study Abroad Opportunities for Art History Students
• Alvernia and Santander Offer Programs to Help Prepare Students for College
• Worcester State and Santander Expand Study Abroad Program at University
• Santander and Bridgewater Expand Educational Opportunities for Local Middle School Students in Gateway Cities
• Santander Partners with the International Trade Administration
• Santander And New England Revolution Launch 2015 Santander Soccer Scholars Program
• Santander Holdings USA Declares Quarterly Dividend On Preferred Stock
• Providence Economic Outlook Breakfast Press Release
• Santander Hosts Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Outlook Breakfast
• Santander I LOVE MY BANK FIAT Car Program Launches
• Santander Holdings USA Maintains Capital Strength In Severe Scenario, Based On Federal Reserve Stress Test
• Santander Would Maintain Capital Strength in Severely Adverse Scenario, Based on Federal Reserve Stress Test
• Santander Signs First Agreement with Berklee College of Music
• Santander Names Scott Powell CEO of Santander Holdings USA
• Santander Announces New Account Opening Screening Process
• Santander Underwrites Deal for MicroFinancial Incorporated
• Santander Holdings USA Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock
• Santander Bank, N.A. Announces Pricing of Private Placement of Senior Notes
• Santander Bank, N.A. Announces Launch of Private Placement of Senior Notes

• Santander, Mayor Taveras Announce Santander-Providence Home Loan Program
• Santander Names T. Timothy Ryan, Jr. as Chairman of Santander Holdings USA and Santander Bank, N.A.
• Make Mondays Colorful: Santander Presents Free Painting Sessions
• Santander Renews its Commitment to Monmouth University
• Keith Alves Named Head of Sales and Strategy for Santander's Business Banking Group
• Albert Spada Joins Santander as Head of Asset Based Lending Business
• Santander Bank Announces $1.3 Million in Grants to Three Providence Organizations
• Santander Holdings USA Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock
• Santander Sponsors Special Exhibition of Spanish Master Francisco Goya at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
• Santander Renews and Expands its Commitment to Boston University
• Santander and New England Revolution Encourage Parents to Share Their Child's Academic Achievements for Chance to Play with the Pros
• Santander Kicks Off "$20,000 Field Goal Challenge" for Philadelphia Eagles Fans
• Santander Holdings USA Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock
• Santander Named 2014 Best Bank in Western Europe, Spain, Mexico and Argentina by Euromoney Magazine
• Santander Adds Three Industry Veterans to Its Towing & Recovery Division
• Santander Signs First Agreement with Borough of Manhattan Community College
• Santander Signs First Agreement with Albright College
• Santander Signs First Agreement with Ocean County College
• Santander and Massachusetts School Building Authority Recognize Winners of 8^th Annual "My Ideal School" Contest
• Nine Universities Receive Study Abroad Grants Funded by Santander Under President's 100,000 Strong Initiative
• Santander Teams Up with Eagles Legend Brian Dawkins for extra20 checking Promotion
• Santander to Open New Branches in Philadelphia
• Santander Announces Winners of its 2014 Tribeca Film Festival^® Sweepstakes
• Santander Holdings USA Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock
• Santander Appoints Jerry Plush as CFO and Maria Tedesco as Head of Retail Banking
• Santander Supports City of New York Tax Preparation Services for Low-Income Residents
• Santander Select^SM Program Is Now Available at Madison Avenue Branch in New York City
• Santander Select^SM Service Is Now Available at Beacon Street and Park Square Branches in Boston
• Santander Holdings USA Would Maintain Capital Strength Through Most Adverse Scenario, Stress Test Finds
• Over 350 Business Leaders Discuss Economy at Joint Santander and Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Event
• Santander Kicks Off TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL^® With Sweepstakes
• Michael Richard Joins Santander Bank as Senior Vice President of Seafood Industry Banking
• Santander Hosts Economic Breakfast in Providence - March 6 2014
• SANTANDER ELIMINATES ATM FEES FOR TRAVELERS
• SANTANDER LAUNCHES NEW CREDIT CARD OFFERING A REWARDS PROGRAM AS GENEROUS AS IT IS EASY TO USE
• Santander Contributes $1 Million to President Obama's 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative

• Santander Security Measures Regarding Target Breach
• SANTANDER DONATES $350,000 TO COMMUNITY NON-PROFITS THROUGH ITS "IDEAS FOR GOOD" CAMPAIGN
• SANTANDER'S EXTRA20 CHECKING PROGRAM IS NAMED 2013 "BEST CHECKING ACCOUNT" BY NERDWALLET
• SANTANDER SIGNS FIRST COMMITMENT WITH WHEELOCK COLLEGE
• SANTANDER DONATES $335,000 TO TYPHOON HAIYAN RELIEF
• Santander Universities Renews Commitment to Providence College
• Santander Introduces extra20 Checking
• Santander Universities Commits $100 Million to US Higher Education
• Santander donates $100,000 to kick-off the Hatch Shell area restoration efforts in iconic Boston park
• TOP 25 US BANK CHANGES NAME TO SANTANDER TODAY