Banco Popular de Puerto Rico: The Leading Financial Institution in Puerto Rico

Our Profile: A Legacy of Service Since 1893

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR) is the principal banking subsidiary of Popular, Inc.2 (NASDAQ: BPOP), the largest financial institution in Puerto Rico by both assets and deposits.3 Founded in 1893 in San Juan as the Sociedad Anónima de Economías y Préstamos, the bank has a 130-year history of dedicated service, earning it the moniker “The People’s Bank.”4

Headquartered in the Hato Rey financial district of San Juan, BPPR operates an extensive network of branches across Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.5 Leveraging its institutional depth and stability, BPPR is the engine of economic activity on the island, committed to financial inclusion, community development, and digital innovation, including the development of the exclusive ATH ATM network (A Toda Hora, or “At All Hours”).6

Core Business Segments

BPPR’s operations are part of the larger Popular, Inc.7 structure, which also includes Popular Bank (its U.S. mainland subsidiary) and specialized financial services.8 BPPR provides comprehensive financial solutions tailored to its primary markets:9

  • Retail and Consumer Banking: Offers a full spectrum of personal banking services, including checking, savings, consumer finance, and mortgage loans, with a strong focus on enhancing the digital customer experience.10
  • Commercial and Business Banking: Provides commercial loans, lines of credit, real estate lending, treasury management, and specialized financial solutions to small businesses and corporate clients in Puerto Rico.11
  • Specialized Financial Services: Through subsidiaries like Popular Securities, Popular Auto, Popular Mortgage, and Popular Insurance, the bank provides clients with investment banking, brokerage, auto and equipment leasing, and various insurance products.12

The Popular Distinction

The primary distinction of Banco Popular is its dominant market position and deep local commitment to Puerto Rico, where it serves over two million unique customers.13 The bank has been pivotal in the island’s economic development, consistently supporting small business growth, housing initiatives, and technological innovation to remain at the forefront of the Caribbean financial sector.14

Corporate Contact Information: Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (Headquarters)

The table below provides the essential contact details for the headquarters of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico. Two common SWIFT codes are provided, both referencing the head office locations.15

Name (ឈ្មោះ)BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO (Popular, Inc.)
Address (Corporate HQ)Popular Center Building, 209 Muñoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 913, San Juan, PR 00918, USA.
Tel (General Customer Service)+1 (787) 724-3650 (Puerto Rico)
Tel (U.S. / Virgin Islands)+1 (888) 724-3650 (U.S. Toll-Free)
Fax(Fax numbers are highly specialized; not publicly listed for general corporate inquiries.)
E-mail(The bank uses secure, internal messaging via the Mi Banco platform for client communication.)
SWIFT Code (Primary)BPPRPRSX
SWIFT Code (Alternative)BPPRPRSB