Banco Azul de El Salvador, S.A.

Our History

2012

Blue Bank

The first 10 partners

Gathering the required initial capital of USD 20 MM.

2013

Blue Bank

The articles of incorporation of Banco Azul de El Salvador are signed

100% Salvadoran capital

2014

Blue Bank

Authorization is received

So that the 1,400 Salvadorans become shareholders of Banco Azul de El Salvador

2015

Blue Bank

June 18, 2015

Banco Azul is officially authorized to operate as a financial institution in the country

Grupo Azul forms the Conglomerate

Grupo Azul Financial Investments.

  • Banco Azul of El Salvador

  • Azul Insurance, SA

  • Azul Life Insurance, SA

2016

Banco Azul

More than 20,000 clients

So that the 1,400 Salvadorans become shareholders of Banco Azul de El Salvador

2017

Blue Bank

June 18, 2015

  • New Blue SME Center

  • First issuance of certificates

  • VISA Debit Card.

NEW BANDESAL FUNDING USD 32 MM

2018

Blue Bank

Operating Break-Even Point

More than 40,000 customers

2019

Banco Azul

Reaches Break-Even Point

VISA Credit Card.

2020

Banco Azul

Receives its first international financing in March

From KFW-DEG for $15 MM.

2021

Blue Group

Reaches Break-Even Point

VISA Credit Card.

2022

Blue Group

  • Banco Azul de El Salvador, SA

  • Azul Life Insurance, SA

  • Azul Insurance, SA

  • Stockbrokerage House

Application in development