Digital Banking
Banorte joins UN initiative to offer banking to refugees in Mexico
May 11, 2022
Grupo Financiero Banorte, the largest financial institution in Mexico, has joined a United Nations' program to offer digital bank accounts to refugees in Mexico. With this account, refugees will be able to access the UN's refugee agency services such as education, training and housing searches, according to a press release.
"Banking is a fundamental element for the integration of refugees into economic life in Mexico," Giovanni Lepri, UNHCR representative in Mexico, said in the release. "Having an account is a first step to encourage savings, ensure financial security and access credit products that improve a person's quality of life. We hope Banorte's example will motivate other financial institutions to join this integration program."
Refugees can access this account online at banorte.com.
"Providing access to a bank account strengthens community bonds and local job opportunities," Carlos Hank Gonzalez, chairman, Banorte, said in the release. "Banorte is committed to do its part to assist those seeking prosperity in our country, and actively participating in the economic life of Mexico."
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