Banks in Panama extend business hours

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Big banks such as Cuscatlán, General, Credicorp, Global Bank, HSBC-Banistmo, Bac International, Banvivienda and even the National
Bank of Panama, have extended their opening hours from 5pm to 6 pm, some are even opened until 7 pm.
In Panama the banks are free to set their own schedule as there are no legal restrictions in the current banking legislation.

Source: Prensa.com

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