List of Popular Banks in Brazil.

Banco do Brasil was founded in 1808 by the Portuguese Prince Regent João VI. Initially, it was called the Banco do Brasil e das Casas de Ouro (Bank of Brazil and the Gold Houses) and its main purpose was to fund the activities of the Portuguese royal family in Brazil. In the 19th century, it became the central bank of Brazil and started to offer a wider range of financial services to individuals and businesses.

Caixa Econômica Federal was founded in 1861 by Emperor Pedro II. Its initial mission was to promote economic development in Brazil by financing infrastructure projects such as ports, railroads, and telegraphs. Over time, it expanded its activities to include retail banking, housing finance, and social programs.

Banco Bradesco was founded in 1943 by Amador Aguiar, a businessman from São Paulo. Initially, it focused on providing banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, but over time it grew to become one of the largest private banks in Brazil, offering a range of financial services to individuals and businesses.

Banco Itaú was founded in 1945 by Alfredo Egydio de Souza Aranha, a businessman from São Paulo. Initially, it focused on providing banking services to the coffee industry, but over time it expanded its activities to include retail banking, investment banking, and insurance.

Banco Santander started its activities in Brazil in 1982, when it acquired Banco Meridional. Since then, it has grown through acquisitions and organic growth to become one of the largest banks in Brazil, offering a range of financial services to individuals and businesses.

Banco Votorantim was founded in 1988 by the Votorantim Group, a large Brazilian industrial conglomerate. Initially, it focused on providing banking services to the group's employees and suppliers, but over time it expanded its activities to include corporate and investment banking and financial services to individuals.

Banco Daycoval was founded in 1968 by David Dayan, a businessman from São Paulo. Initially, it focused on providing banking services to the automotive industry, but over time it expanded its activities to include lending to small and medium-sized businesses and financial services to individuals.

Banco Pan was founded in 1969 as a joint venture between the Brazilian government and the Dutch bank ABN AMRO. Initially, it focused on providing financing for the purchase of household appliances, but over time it expanded its activities to include consumer credit and personal loans.